Gallagher Re Says Preliminary Total U.S. Economic Loss From Beryl Minimally Estimated As A Billion-Dollar Event

July 10 (Reuters) - Gallagher Re:

* GALLAGHER RE: SEES PRELIMINARY WIND-RELATED BERYL U.S. INSURED LOSSES MINIMALLY IN THE HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS

* GALLAGHER RE: PRELIMINARY TOTAL U.S. ECONOMIC LOSS FROM BERYL MINIMALLY ESTIMATED AS A BILLION-DOLLAR EVENT; SAYS DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS REMAIN ONGOING

* GALLAGHER RE: PRELIMINARY WATER-RELATED BERYL U.S. INSURED LOSSES COULD PROMPT HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS IN NFIP CLAIMS PAYOUTS