A ferry that caught fire and listed in the Philippines on 27 February was insured for

£12m on an excess hull slip led at Lloyd's, sources said.

Witnesses reported a powerful explosion triggered the fire.

More than a hundred of the 899 passengers and crew are still missing following the disaster. Four deaths have been confirmed.

The vessel had liability cover from Steamship Insurance Management Services, claimed a report.

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