The fourth hurricane to hit the US coast this season slammed into Florida’s Atlantic coast over the weekend, causing damage estimated between $US6 billion and $US14 billion.

Early observations put Hurricane Jeanne in the running as the worst storm this season, beating Hurricane Charley which resulted in $US6.5 million in claims.

Combined, Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan have produced insurance losses of $US15 billion to $US20 billion.