Global Catastrophe Losses Set To Average $171 Billion A Year, Verisk Finds
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Global Catastrophe Losses Set To Average $171 Billion A Year, Verisk Finds

Sep 4th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

Rising exposure, demand surge and climate shifts are pushing the global insured average annual loss from natural catastrophes to $171 billion, according to Verisk. The post Global Catastrophe Losses Set To Average $171 Billion A Year, Verisk Finds appeared first on Risk & Insurance.

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