American Airlines (AAL) stock plummeted 5.01% in the intraday trading session on Thursday, underperforming the broader market. The stock's decline is likely related to the recent series of aviation incidents that have placed significant pressure on the airline segment.
According to Swiss Re CEO Andreas Berger, the reinsurance giant will see losses associated with the December Jeju Air crash in South Korea and the January American Airlines collision in Washington D.C., although the latter is not expected to be a "very dramatic number". Additionally, the recent Delta Airlines crash in Toronto is unlikely to be a reinsurance event, with losses limited to the hull and medical care for passengers.
As multiple high-profile aviation incidents have occurred in recent months, market analysts estimate that the cumulative losses are approaching annual net premium levels for the airline segment. This heightened risk has likely contributed to the sell-off in American Airlines stock, reflecting investors' concerns about potential financial impacts on the company.
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