As Italian courts consider a plea deal from the captain of the Costa Concordia, and salvage crews engineer the removal of the cruise ship, U.S. Ocean Marine insurers say the operation could cost up to $2 billion.
As Italian courts consider a plea deal from the captain of the Costa Concordia, and salvage crews engineer the removal of the cruise ship, U.S. Ocean Marine insurers say the operation could cost up to $2 billion.
British insurer Lancashire said it expected to return cash to shareholders this year as it reported a 33 percent drop in its quarterly profit, blaming bigger payouts related to the Costa Concordia shipwreck and dwindling investment returns.
Bermuda insurers and reinsurers reported strong first-quarter earnings relative to a year ago, with several swinging back into the black after reporting Q1 losses in 2011.
At least six people have died, and 16 others are missing after the Costa Concordia ran aground with more than 4,200 passengers and crew on board on Jan. 13, 2012.