Irma toll climbs over $300mn in Georgia

Insured losses from Hurricane Irma have surpassed $300mn in
Georgia, according to state insurance commissioner Ralph
Hudgens.
"Our preliminary estimate today is $336mn in damage across
Georgia," Hudgens said yesterday. "That figure may rise
as new claims are submitted."
The state has received notice of almost 56,500 claims being
filed with insurers across the state, mostly against
homeowners' policies.
Over $77.467mn has been paid out on claims thus far, the state
reported.
Irma spread drenching