Insurance cover for the passenger jet that crashed in Nigeria on 22 October was led by...

AIG Europe will lead the hull and liability cover for the passenger jet that crashed in Nigeria on 22 October, according to reports.

The Boeing 737 Bellview Airlines jet crashed in stormy weather shortly after take-off, killing all 111 passengers and six crew members.

The value of the hull was between $1.5m and $3m. Sources have said that Aon placed the policy.