With No Terror Cover, Billions In Deals Die

NU Online News Service, July 16, 11:09 a.m. EST?A lack of comprehensive and affordable terrorism insurance for commercial properties has killed an estimated $3.7 billion in deals so far this year, a bankers group reported yesterday.

The Mortgage Bankers Association of America in Washington, D.C. said a survey that turned up "astounding" numbers found the coverage problem has also delayed or changed the pricing on another $4.5 billion in transactions.

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