Total losses related to rioting in Argentina have reached approximately $100m (£69m), according to estimates from loss adjuster McLarens Toplis.
Rampaging protestors have damaged supermarkets, trains, banks and commercial premises as part of a generalised rage against the Argentine political system.
Lloyd's List reported that McLarens Toplis Argentina managing director John Roberts said: "Supermarkets had to shut for two days, which means a considerable loss."
"Other workers haven't been paid and in frustration have been setting fire to their own offices."
Of the total losses, Roberts estimated that only $20m to $30m (£13.8m to £20.7m) worth was insured.
Lloyd's List said a large percentage of cover excluded theft of stock, and the general increase of deductibles resulting from the hardening of the market would ensure that the insurance industry did not bear the brunt of the losses.
