Ondřej Hotový serves as a Catastrophe Analyst at AON, a leading global professional services firm. With a strong focus on risk assessment and disaster response strategies, Ondřej leverages advanced analytical skills to evaluate and mitigate the impacts of natural and man-made catastrophes.
His role involves utilizing cutting-edge modeling tools and data analysis techniques to support clients in preparing for and responding to catastrophic events. Ondřej’s expertise contributes to AON’s mission of providing robust risk management solutions to a diverse range of industries worldwide.
Global natural disaster losses were better covered by insurers, who faced their fifth costliest year in history. However the protection gap of 58% meant that most disaster losses were uninsured. The gap presents both a challenge for global resilience, as well as an opportunity to facilitate further protection.
Global insured losses from natural disaster events in Q1 2025 were preliminarily estimated to reach at least $53 bn, the highest Q1 insured losses since Q1 2011 ($81 bn)
Most natural disaster databases show a significant decline in the number of annual global events prior to 1980. While the biggest natural catastrophe events are typically captured
Global natural disasters resulted in near-average economic losses totaling $313 bn. Half of losses occurred in the United States and were driven by Hurricane Ian