A ferocious storm that pummelled the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty regions in early January cost private insurers close to $34.2 million.
More than 4200 claims were made for the event, according to new figures released by the Insurance Council.
The waves were smashing over the banks at Long Bay Motor Camp near Coromandel Town at high tide, in the midst of January's monster storm. Photo / Nikki Preston
A ferocious storm that pummelled the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty regions in early January cost private insurers close to $34.2 million.
More than 4200 claims were made for the event, according to new figures released by the Insurance Council.
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