European Floods in Mid-July Cost Insurers $12B, Topping Non-U.S. Events in 2021 January 4, 2022 The most significant non-U.S. loss event in 2021 was the mid-July flooding in Western Europe, according to CRESTA, the Zurich-based...
Climate Change Exacerbated Germany’s Deadly Floods: Report August 24, 2021 By Laura Millan The heavy rains and floods that killed at least 220 people in Belgium and Germany this summer were made more...
This Summer’s Extreme Weather Hitting World’s Wealthier Countries August 5, 2021 By Seth Borenstein and Frank Jordans As the world staggers through another summer of extreme weather, experts are noticing something different: 2021’s onslaught is hitting harder...
Deadly Floods in China, Europe Send Stark Reminder of Climate Change Vulnerabilities July 22, 2021 By Aradhana Aravindan and James Mackenzie Deadly floods that have upended life in both China and Germany have sent a stark reminder that climate change is...
UK’s Aviva Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Homes, Businesses from Climate Change July 21, 2021 British insurer Aviva called on Wednesday for urgent action from policymakers, developers and insurers to protect homes and businesses from...
Death Toll from European Floods Rises Above 180 July 19, 2021 By Geir Moulson The death toll from flooding in Western Europe climbed above 180 on Sunday after rescue workers dug deeper into debris...
Germany Reels from Flood ‘Catastrophe’; Insurers Expect Costly Claims for 2021 July 16, 2021 By Stefan Nicola and Birgit Jennen Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged swift help backed by “all the power of the state” for people affected by devastating flooding...
Storms Cause Heavy Flooding Across Parts of Western and Central Europe July 15, 2021 Storms caused heavy flooding across parts of western and central Europe overnight, with one man missing after being swept away...