U.K. earthquake to cost tens of millions at Insurance Wood

U.K. earthquake to cost tens of millions

LONDON—The earthquake that shook parts of the southern county of Kent last week could have caused up to £50 million worth of damage according to the Association of British Insurers. The earthquake hit parts of Kent on the morning of April 28 and measured 4.3 on the Richter scale. A spokesman...

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U.K. earthquake to cost tens of millions

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