Baltimore Bridge losses veering well ahead of initial estimate

The Baltimore Bridge collapse could deliver an insurance bill 30% or more in excess of the rough and ready $1 billion figure initially put forward by the industry in the wake of the tragedy, Everest Group CEO Jim Williamson has suggested based on the latest signals.

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