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Swiss Re: H1 2026 global insured natural catastrophe losses fall to USD 42 billion, below 10-year average

PUBT·08/11/2026 08:00:53
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Swiss Re: H1 2026 global insured natural catastrophe losses fall to USD 42 billion, below 10-year average
  • Swiss Re Institute estimated global insured natural-catastrophe losses at USD 42 billion in H1 2026, the lowest first-half total since 2020.
  • Losses ran 16% below the 10-year first-half average, despite above-average US severe convective storm activity.
  • Severe convective storms drove about USD 28 billion of insured losses, below trend as major outbreaks largely missed the most exposed US regions.
  • Record June heat and persistent dryness raised European wildfire risk, with insured wildfire losses in Europe rising 8%-11% annually since 1970.
  • Swiss Re warned a benign first half can reverse quickly, with the second half historically accounting for 58% of annual insured losses.


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