Perils ups Egon loss estimate to $248mn

Catastrophe modelling firm Perils has increased its loss
estimate for windstorm Egon, which struck parts of France and
Germany in January, to EUR234mn ($248mn).
The firm had originally pegged the total property insurance
impact from the storm at EUR212mn in February.
The third loss estimate for Egon is set to be published on 12
July, Perils added.
The storm hit areas of France and Germany on 12 and 13 January,
bringing high winds, heavy rain and snowfall to the region....