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European insurance giants take $3.5 billion hit from Los Angeles wildfires

European insurance giants take $3.5 billion hit from Los Angeles wildfires

CNBC27-05-2025
Financial losses stemming from the California wildfires earlier this year have risen to at least $3.5 billion for European insurance giants, according to CNBC's calculations. Ganesh Rao reports.

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