Hurricane Matthew made landfall over 6 months ago, but the insurance industry is still reeling from its numerous record-breaking effects.

The tempestuous cyclone had a significant global impact, reports Aon Benfield in its Hurricane Matthew Event Recap Report.

The storm led to the deaths of at least 604 people in the Atlantic Basin, including 53 in the United States. The official death toll in Haiti was reported to be 546, but unofficial tallies suggested it may be as high as 1,332. 

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