Catastrophe Risks
Gallagher Re: First-Half 2026 Natural Catastrophe Losses Below Long-Term Average
Gallagher Re's Natural Catastrophe and Climate Report: Preliminary Overview found first-half 2026 economic and insured catastrophe losses remained below long-term averages despite numerous significant events. The report also examines the arrival of El Niño, catastrophe loss trends, and the potential implications for the remainder of the 2026 hurricane season. Learn More
Aon: Global Catastrophe Losses Below Average in First Half of 2026
Aon's Global Catastrophe Recap: First Half of 2026 found global economic losses below long-term averages despite significant regional disasters. Severe convective storms remained the leading insured peril, while the Venezuela earthquakes, European heatwaves, and US storm activity highlighted the continuing financial and human impacts of natural catastrophes. Learn More
Colorado State Researchers Lower 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
In the latest revision to their 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, researchers from Colorado State University (CSU) now anticipate a well-below-normal hurricane season. The latest CSU forecast calls for 9 named storms this season, well below the average of 14.4 from 1991 to 2020. Read More
Moody's: Uninsured US Flood Losses Could Exceed $1 Trillion in Extreme Scenarios
Moody's analysis estimates US counties face $375 billion in uninsured residential flood losses under a 1-in-100-year flood scenario, with exposure exceeding $1 trillion in more severe events. The research highlights persistent flood insurance protection gaps, expanding flood risk, and potential credit challenges for state and local governments. Read More
Global Catastrophe Losses Moderate in Q1 2026: Gallagher Re
Gallagher Re's Q1 2026 report shows global catastrophe losses below recent averages, with $58 billion in economic losses and $20 billion insured. The findings highlight strong reinsurance capital, notable regional events, and the growing influence of climate patterns, exposure trends, and nonhazard factors shaping loss outcomes. Read More
Aon Climate Report Shows Lower Losses, Persistent Risk Gaps
Aon's report shows global catastrophe losses declined in early 2026, but insured losses remain concentrated in the United States. Severe convective storms and flooding continue to drive losses, while the global protection gap highlights ongoing underinsurance. Data from 2025 underscores rising risks from secondary perils despite below-average overall losses. Read More
Secondary Perils Drive 92 Percent of 2025 Insured Cat Losses
Secondary perils accounted for 92 percent of insured catastrophe losses in 2025, totaling $107 billion. Wildfires and severe convective storms led losses, while exposure growth and rising asset values continue to drive long-term risk. Swiss Re warns insured losses could reach $320 billion in a peak 2026 scenario. Read More