NU Online News Service, May 11, 3:37 p.m. EDT
With flu insurance developing as a news topic, a Virginia insurer is reminding that it has offered the coverage for several years.
The insurance Markel's Outbreak Extra Expense Coverage, has been provided since 2006 according to Barrett Hubbard, managing director of Markel Risk Solutions in Glen Allen, Va.
A newer offering was suggested last week by Warren Buffet who said his firm, Berkshire-Hathaway might consider offering insurance coverage for flu pandemics.
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