Hannover Re sees up to €700m California fire loss; retro in play

Global reinsurance group Hannover RE likely suffered losses of between €500 million and €700 million because of the California wildfires, net of possible retro recoveries, well in excess of its €435 million Q1 nat cat budget.

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