’Fast & Furious’ movie studio claims insurance after Paul Walker’s death

Universal Pictures is said to be seeking a $50 million insurance payout from Fireman’s Fund, the insurer for the coming “Fast & Furious” installment, following the death of actor Paul Walker, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Shortly following the deaths of Walker and his friend Roger Rodas during a filming hiatus over the Thanksgiving holidays on Nov. 30 of last year, there was speculation as to whether the studio, owned by Comcast CMCSA -0.46% , would be filing what is now said to be the largest insurance claim in Hollywood history, and whether the picture could be completed at all following the death of one of its stars.