St. Paul Travelers Companies has estimated its gross loss from Hurricane Katrina at $2.5 billion, which after taxes and reinsurance would be reduced to $800 million.
The company said the estimate is subject to change, and noted that Hurricane Rita could have an impact on its calculations.
Included in the $800 million figure is the cost of reinsurance reinstatement premiums, it was noted.
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