Natural and human-made disaster losses: 2025 estimates

Published on December 18, 2025
(firefighter) According to Swiss Re’s preliminary estimates, insured losses from natural catastrophes in 2025 are expected to exceed the 100 billion USD mark for the sixth consecutive year.These losses are projected to reach 107 billion USD, representing a 24% decline compared to 141 billion USD in 2024.The United States is expected to account for
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