Hurricane Matthew loss estimate hits $803mn

Estimated insured losses from Hurricane Matthew have risen over 10
percent to $803mn, according to the Florida Office of Insurance
Regulation.
Updated claims figures based on filings received through 6
January showed residential property claims continued to climb to
almost 98,000, while the total number of commercial property claims
fell slightly to 5953.
The overall claims figure for the event now stands at 115,560,
with 17,762 of those currently open.
Volusia county was the most severely impac