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2025 Sees $80 Billion in Global Natural Disaster Losses

8/8/2025

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In the first half of 2025, the world faced a staggering $80 billion in insured losses from natural disasters, nearly doubling the last decade's average. California's wildfires alone accounted for $40 billion, while fierce thunderstorms added another $31 billion. The Swiss Re Institute cautions that escalating climate change could push total losses beyond $150 billion.

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In the first half of 2025, the world faced a staggering $80 billion in insured losses from natural disasters, nearly doubling the last decade's average. California's wildfires alone accounted for $40 billion, while fierce thunderstorms added another $31 billion. The Swiss Re Institute cautions that escalating climate change could push total losses beyond $150 billion.