Swiss Re: Global insured natural catastrophe losses hit $42bn in the first half of 2026

Stuart Stone
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Lowest first-half losses since 2020 'does not mean the risk has gone away’, Swiss Re warns, as record heat and dry conditions set the stage for active wildfire season

The world has suffered £42bn in insured losses from natural catastrophes so far in 2026, less than half that experienced during the same six month period the previous year, according to Swiss Re. The...

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