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World Insurance Report

Lightning claims strike property insurers for US$1bn

The average cost for a lightning claim doubled between 2004 and 2007, although the number of claims has fallen

The cost of homeowners’ claims for damage due to lightning strikes in the US has increased dramatically – up 28% over the last four years, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III).

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