Active Tornado Season Expected in the US February 3, 2026 An active 2026 tornado season is expected for the Central Plains, with approximately 15% more tornadoes than the 20-year average,...
Severe Convective Storms Become Costliest Insured Peril of 21st Century: Aon January 21, 2026 By L.S. Howard Severe convective storms (SCS) have surpassed tropical cyclones to become the costliest insured peril of the 21st century, according to...
German Insurers Report Below-Average Natural Disaster Claims in 2025 January 6, 2026 By L.S. Howard Heavy rain, flooding, storms and hail – also known as severe convective storms (SCS) – brought below-average claims for German...
LA Fires and US Severe Convective Storms Drive Insured Losses of $107B in 2025 December 16, 2025 By L.S. Howard Insured losses from natural catastrophes will surpass US$100 billion mark in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year – driven mainly...
US Saw Record $101 Billion in Weather Losses Through June October 22, 2025 By Lauren Rosenthal The US saw more than $101 billion in losses from severe storms and fires in the first half of 2025,...
Frequency Perils Helping to Boost Global Insured Losses to $152B, Verisk Report Says September 2, 2025 The average estimated annual insured property loss from natural events around the world has risen to $152 billion – up...
Global Insured Losses From Natural Disasters Could Top $150B in 2025: Swiss Re Report August 6, 2025 By L.S. Howard Global insured losses from natural catastrophes hit US$80 billion in the first half of 2025, which is almost double the...
PERILS Offers Severe Convective Storm Loss Reporting for Europe, Japan, New Zealand July 31, 2025 PERILS AG, the independent Zurich-based company that provides industry-wide catastrophe insurance data, announced the inclusion of severe convective storm (SCS)...
European Heat Wave Gives Way to Violent Storms and Flooding July 22, 2025 By Joe Wertz Severe storms are triggering flooding in parts of Europe following weeks of extreme heat, while temperatures on the Italian island...
First-Half 2025 Insured Losses From Natural Cats Hit $100B, Driven by US Events July 16, 2025 By L.S. Howard Global insured losses during the first half of this year were at least $100 billion with more than 90% of...