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As fires still rage, many fear early $10bn-$20bn estimates were too optimistic.
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New CEO Williamson will likely continue walking the hybrid path, with an emphasis on fixing US casualty.
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Brokerage co-presidents Jeff McNatt and Sam Baig discussed the E&S market, rates and M&A.
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The 2024 loss figure exceeded that of the previous record of C$6.2bn in 2016.
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At Zurich, Hirs served as group head of M&A and CFO for North America.
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The Palisades fire is estimated at $9bn-$12bn, while Eaton is $6bn-$8bn.
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Investigators are homing in on the likely causes of the incidents.
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The number of structures damaged may put the event on par with the fires of 2017 and 2018.
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Many are confident the regulatory changes will still stabilize the market in the near-term.
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A quick roundup of our best journalism for the week.
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Sources are saying 2025 could be as expensive for wildfires as the $20bn loss years of 2017 and 2018.
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Total economic and insured losses are “virtually certain” to reach into the billions.