Tsunami impact incorporated, as prediction drops by around $5bn
Risk modelling company AIR Worldwide has narrowed its loss estimate range for the 11 March earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
The modeller now estimates losses at between $20bn and $30bn (£12.5bn and £18.7bn), compared with its initial estimate of between $15bn and $35bn, issued on 13 March.
Unlike the initial estimate, the revised prediction factors in the impact of the tsunami. The combined loss estimate comprises insured losses from ground-shaking and quake-related fires of between $11bn and $21bn, and insured losses from the tsunami of between $8bn and $9.7bn.
AIR’s loss estimate also includes payouts from the government-backed insurer Japan Earthquake Reinsurance and is net of government recoveries.
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