AM Best warns of Thai floods hitting BI
AM Best has warned that Thailand’s ongoing flood disaster will trigger significant commercial and business interruption losses to manufacturing and supply chains in global markets.
Damage claims from the floods are expected to exceed $19.5bn, including actual damages and losses due to suspended business, according to Thailand's Office of Insurance Commission.
According to AM Best
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