NEWS RELEASE: Insured losses following May tornadoes in Missouri predicted to reach at least $139 million

In May of this year, tornadoes ravaged several areas of the state, including Missouri’s capitol city. The Missouri Department of Insurance reached out to insurance carriers in the state to determine the number of claims filed, related to the tornado damage, and the dollar amounts of the settlements of those claims.

According to the data submitted by the reporting insurance companies, insured losses are expected to be at least $139 million dollars. 

Across the industry and types of insurance, it appears that just over 60% of claims have been closed, with nearly 70% of residential property claims closed to date.

The following data reflects losses through 6-30-2019:

Type of Insurance	Claims Reported	Losses Paid
Residential Property	2,901	$29,312,127
Commercial Property	517	$16,397,508
Business Interruption	33	$319,117
Personal Auto	1,212	$5,795,629
Commercial Auto	102	$602,544
All Other Lines	126	$1,368,996
Totals	4,891	$53,795,921

“I want to thank the Missouri insurance industry for their immediate response to the needs of the consumers in our state following the tornado events in May,” said Chlora Lindley-Myers, Director of the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration. “Their immediate actions have played a crucial role in helping those affected recover from their losses and resume their lives.”