Daily Market Updates: France's riot bill could hit $1.3 billion - and it holds a lesson for US carriers

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France's riot bill could hit $1.3 billion - and it holds a lesson for US carriers

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Written up by our desk · Health Insurance

France's new government-backed riot pool isn't running yet, so carriers, their reinsurers and specialty markets will cover the loss

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