Perils pegs Egon loss at EUR212mn

Industry catastrophe loss data specialist Perils estimated that
there will be EUR212.0mn ($223.9mn) of insured losses from
extra-tropical cyclone Egon.
The storm struck parts of France and Germany on 12 and 13
January, bringing high winds, heavy rain and snowfall to the
region.
Perils said the majority of the losses occurred in those two
countries, but that Austria, Switzerland and the Benelux states
would also likely suffer losses.
Perils CEO Luzi Hitz said Egon was the first European windstorm