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Perils Cuts Cyclone Alfred Losses to $1.32 Billion in Final Estimate

Perils AG put its final loss estimate for Australia's Cyclone Alfred at A$1.88 billion ($1.32 billion) as the storm proved difficult for insurers to measure due to its unusual progression. . . .

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