Munich Re

Munich Re Figures Show Fewer Severe Natural Disasters in the First Half of the Year

Review of natural catastrophes in 2014: Lower losses from weather extremes and earthquakes

Munich (ots) - The absence of very severe catastrophes and a quiet hurricane season in the North Atlantic meant that losses from natural catastrophes in 2014 were much lower. The year at a glance - Overall losses from natural catastrophes totalled US$ 110bn (previous year US$ 140bn), of which roughly US$ 31bn (previous year US$ 39bn) was insured. - The loss amounts ...