Hurricane Irma claims reach $2bn

Hurricane Irma has so far triggered more than 335,000 claims amounting to $2 billion, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.

The aggregate information is compiled from claims data filed by insurers.

The data covers all claims based on filings received by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation as of September 17, 2017 at 4:00 pm.

Hurricane Irma hammered much of Florida on Sunday, September 10, through the next day, with rain and winds that ripped off roofs, downed trees, caused widespread power outages, and flooded towns.

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