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Universal CRO: Hurricane Irma Ultimate Loss Hits $1.4 Billion; More Claims Anticipated By Filing Deadline

Universal Insurance Holdings Inc. increased its ultimate loss estimate for 2017 Hurricane Irma to $1.4 billion and anticipates more losses before the three-year window to file claims closes, . . .

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