Q3 2024 Global Catastrophe Report: Top 5 Costliest Economic & Insured Loss Events
Q3 2024 saw a number of significant disaster events, which drove total economic losses from natural catastrophes above at least $258 bn
“Global Natural Catastrophe” collects major natural disasters worldwide. This category provides insights into events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and wildfires. It analyzes their impact on communities, economies, and insurance sectors.
The review includes data on the frequency, severity, and geographical distribution of these catastrophes. It also explores the response strategies of governments and organizations, and assesses the effectiveness of insurance coverage in mitigating losses. By examining case studies and trends, this category helps stakeholders understand the evolving risks and preparedness measures associated with natural disasters. It aims to inform policy-making, improve risk management, and enhance overall resilience to such events.
Q3 2024 saw a number of significant disaster events, which drove total economic losses from natural catastrophes above at least $258 bn
Higher property values, urbanization, and increased repair costs are likely to drive demand for property re/insurance, particularly in regions facing heightened natural catastrophe
Global natural disaster losses in the first half of 2024 reached $120 bn, down from 2023, which saw $140 bn in losses due to a severe earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Natural disasters amplified by climate change continue to take a bitter toll on the global economy, caused $350 bn in economic losses, with insurance covering just over $100 bn
1H 2024 saw multiple notable natural catastrophe events, which drove total year-to-date economic losses above at least $117 bn
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially began and has already been active. Business owners found that 91% identified specific weather or natural hazards as risk
The total economic loss from global natural catastrophes for H1 2024 was estimated at $128 bn, insured losses totalled at $61 bn
The global financial cost of natural catastrophes starting in 2024 was manageable for federal governments and the insurance industry
The past year was once again characterised by extremely high insured losses from natural disasters, despite the fact that there were no extreme individual losses
Natural catastrophes will once again break several insured loss records in 2023. A high number of low-to-medium-severity events will aggregate to insured losses
Verisk report: Global Modeled Catastrophe Losses. The current challenges the global reinsurance industry faces in addressing recent catastrophe losses
Moody’s RMS overview of North Atlantic seasonal activity forecasts and summarized the key oceanic and meteorological drivers behind the predictions
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
Catastrophes and natural disasters in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region amounted to a total economic loss of $80 bn. A substantial protection gap of 86%
Insured losses from major natural catastrophes in the second quarter of 2023 are estimated to be less than $10 bn, in H1 totaled $23 bn
The current environment is complex: inflation has stayed higher for longer than expected, natural catastrophes cause increased losses
Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund plays a vital role in Florida’s property-insurance system as it provides relatively low-cost reinsurance
The P&C insurance industry has experienced challenges in recent years due, in large part, to increases in the frequency and severity of natural catastrophes
The past year and half have seen major changes in the global Reinsurance Property Catastrophe (CAT) market
Re/Insurers poorly prepared for the increased loss frequency and intensity wrought by flooding and climate change as this year’s North Atlantic hurricane season
Policyholders should contact their insurer to obtain the assistance they need. Many claims-filing services are available via either a mobile app or online
Property reinsurance rates rose significantly at the renewals. The losses from Hurricane Ian last year were a contributory factor
The natural disasters demonstrate that economic factors, in the last two years augmented by inflation, are the main driver of elevated insured losses from natural catastrophes
Natural disasters resulted in global economic losses of USD 275 billion, of which USD 125 billion were covered by insurance, the fourth highest one-year total
Climate change is taking an increasing toll. The natural disaster figures are dominated by events that are more intense or are occurring more frequently