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KBRA Releases Research – Devastating Tornados Add to Mounting Catastrophe Losses

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) releases research report on the recent tornado outbreak and elevated catastrophe activity. While the insured property losses from the December 10-11 storms will be manageable for insurers, this latest weather event adds to already high cumulative catastrophe losses from 2020 and 2021 and will generate further headwinds for property insurers.

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Contacts

Fred DeLeon, Senior Director
+1 (646) 731-2352
fred.deleon@kbra.com

Carol Pierce, Senior Director
+1 (646) 731-3307
carol.pierce@kbra.com

Peter Giacone, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2407
peter.giacone@kbra.com

William Cox, Senior Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2472
william.cox@kbra.com

Business Development Contact

Tina Bukow, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2368
tina.bukow@kbra.com

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