New record of 142 global Nat Cat events globally, USD108 billion insured losses in 2023: Swiss Re

New record of 142 global Nat Cat events globally, USD108 billion insured losses in 2023: Swiss Re

Moses Ojeisekhoba, Swiss Re’s CEO Global Clients & Solutions, says: “As weather hazards intensify due to climate change, risk assessment and insurance premiums need to keep up with the fast-evolving risk landscape. Looking ahead, we must focus on...
Severe thunderstorms account for up to 70% of all insured natural catastrophe losses in 1H2023, Swiss Re

Severe thunderstorms account for up to 70% of all insured natural catastrophe losses in 1H2023, Swiss Re

Severe convective storms – storms associated with thunder, lightning, heavy rain, hail, strong winds and sudden temperature changes – caused USD 35 billion (nearly 70%) in insured losses worldwide in the first half of 2023. This means that insured losses are almost...