Climate Insurance

Climate change drives $600b in insured losses over 20 years

28 leading global insurers saw climate-related losses reach $10.6b.

Insurers shift focus to more specific climate-related issues

Sustainability-focused frameworks in underwriting practices have grown by 120% since 2022.

Climate change alters insurer risk management: S&P

Secondary perils have caused the reinsurance industry to regain capital in 5 of 6 years.

Flood infrastructure saves 10x rebuilding costs

Climate change is expected to drive up these losses further.

PCRIC, WTW enhance pacific disaster coverage

PCRIC will provide coverage against tropical cyclones, heavy rain, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

2024 insured losses exceed decade average at $108b

Total economic losses for the first three quarters reached ~$280b.

Milton’s $50b losses won't impact rated insurers: Fitch Ratings

This will bring 2024’s total global insured losses to over $100b.

Hurricane Milton could add to insurers’ $60b NatCat losses in 2024

Global reinsurers could see their claims payouts rise.

SEADRIF issues $3m payout to Laos

Donor governments include Japan and Singapore.

Super Typhoon Yagi triggers IFRC insurance policy

Thanks to disaster relief demands in 2024 surpassing the fund’s $40m threshold.

SEADRIF allocates $750k for Lao flood relief

The payout was initiated on 20 September, just five days after severe flooding.

Typhoon Yagi triggers reinsurance reassessment in Vietnam

Business interruption claims are expected to be manageable.

Parametric insurance market set to double by 2033

The manufacturing sector held the largest share of the market in 2023. 

S&P warns of strained profitability for insurers due to climate events

Last year was the fourth straight year insured losses surpassed $100b globally.

Zurich Financial Services, Mandala unveil first climate risk index for tourism

Half of Australia’s tourism assets are classified in an elevated risk category.

Climate insurance market set to double by 2030

Insurers are adapting through central hubs or establishing vertical business units.