Natural catastrophes led to over USD 175 billion of losses in 2020, according to Swiss Re Institute estimates. Most of the damage was caused by weather-related secondary perils such as wildfires and thunderstorms with tornadoes, floods and hail. Less than half of these losses – around USD 76 billion – were insured, exposing people and businesses to a large protection gap. Climate change and more extreme weather conditions are expected to exacerbate secondary peril events in the years to come.

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Total economic losses caused by natural catastrophes in 2020, according to Swiss Re Institute estimates

What do Australian bushfires, UK floods and Japanese typhoons have in common?

These events are all part of the same global story. As urban populations grow and our climate continues to change, weather-related disasters are increasingly hitting our communities. Insurance protects residents and businesses against financial hardship by helping them back on their feet after a disaster. But to keep these risks insurable in the future, we need to adapt to climate change by taking appropriate measures now.

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