Changing hazards:Benign H1 2026 masks rising natural catastrophe risk, finds Swiss Re

Changing hazards:Benign H1 2026 masks rising natural catastrophe risk, finds Swiss Re

Wildfire risk has so far accounted for only a relatively small share of insured losses in Europe. Yet it is the fastest-growing weather peril globally. Insured wildfire losses in Europe have increased by an estimated 8–11% per year in real terms since 1970, Swiss Re...