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Evening Standard
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Simon Read

Hurricane Ida and flooding in Europe make 2021 one of ‘costliest years on record’ for insurers

Navy recruits helping clear the aftermath of a hurricane in the US

(Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

2021 was one of the costliest years on record for the insurance industry, according to speciality insurer Lancashire Holdings.

The FTSE-250 firm, which operates mainly in the property, marine, aviation and energy areas, lost $92.9 million last year, compared to a $24.3 million profit in the previous year.

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