Insurers have had a relatively quiet first half of 2026 in terms of natural disasters, according to estimates from the Zurich-based reinsurer Swiss Re. However, the cost could rise in the second half of the year.
To date, forest fires account for only a relatively small proportion of insured losses in Europe. Globally, however, they are among the fastest-growing natural perils.
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Insurers have had a relatively quiet first half of 2026 in terms of natural disasters, according to estimates from the Zurich-based reinsurer Swiss Re. However, the cost could rise in the second half of the year.
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August 11, 2026 - 15:17
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