The Latest Breaking News from Swiss Re

Wildfires Are Ravaging Europe. Insurers Are Warning Of A Rising 'Protection Gap'

With wildfires ravaging France and Spain, insurers are warning that the costs of such disasters are increasingly outpacing insurance coverage.

International Business Times · Aug 7

‘Climate change is here’: Experts warn environmental crisis is decades ahead of forecasts

IN FOCUS: Drought, heatwaves, hurricanes, and wildfires are arriving sooner than we imagined according to scientists

The Independent UK · Jan 17

Natural Disasters Caused $135 Bn In Economic Losses In First Half Of 2025: Swiss Re

Natural disasters caused $135 billion in economic losses globally in the first half of 2025, fuelled by the Los Angeles wildfires, reinsurer Swiss Re said Wednesday.

International Business Times · Aug 6, 2025

Natural Disasters Cause $310bn In Economic Losses In 2024: Swiss Re

In a year set to be declared the hottest on record, natural disasters caused $310 billion in economic losses globally in 2024, as climate change increasingly takes its toll, Swiss Re said Thursday.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024

Hurricanes Milton and Helene set to join the ranks of most costly storms - both with damage estimates more than $50 billion

Experts in economics, insurance and risk say both hurricanes are likely to be in the pantheon of super-costly $50 billion disasters

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

2020's Youngest Self-made Billionaire Austin Russell Shares How You Can Become One Too By 25

College dropout turned CEO Austin Russell has shared his secrets to billionaire success at 25, leveraging focus, passion and online learning.

International Business Times UK · Jul 19, 2024

‘Kitty cat’ storms hitting US heartland are growing threat to home insurance

Smaller secondary systems that create hailstorms and tornadoes pack a punch that is causing billions of dollars in damages

The Guardian - US · May 24, 2024

Swiss Re Warns Insured Disaster Losses Could Double In A Decade

Insured property losses could double in the coming decade due to climate change and more frequent and more intense severe weather events, reinsurance giant Swiss Re warned Tuesday.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2024

Flood survivors stress about insurance and future risks

Relief funding shortfalls and rising insurance costs are fuelling concerns from households impacted by natural disasters including floods.

AAP · Mar 14, 2024

Hurricane Otis to Become Costliest Insured Disaster in Mexico: Swiss Re

Global natural catastrophes will pass the $100 billion threshold for the 4th consecutive year

Latin Times · Dec 7, 2023