Catastrophe Risks

Willis projects over $100 billion in insured catastrophe losses for 2025, driven by extreme events like the $40 billion Los Angeles wildfire. The report highlights escalating climate risks, severe storms, and flood events across the United States, urging insurers to adapt strategies using climate forecasts and updated catastrophe risk models. Read More

Munich Re's H1 2025 update reports $131 billion in global disaster losses, with $80 billion insured. US wildfires and storms led the damage, marking the second-highest insured loss for any first half-year on record. The report highlights increased frequency and severity of climate-driven catastrophes across multiple regions. Read More

Munich Re expects a slightly more active North Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, citing 14–19 projected storms and uncertain El Niño–Southern Oscillation developments. Warmer sea temperatures and recent costly hurricane seasons reinforce the need for loss prevention, even as landfall predictions remain difficult. The official season runs from June through November. Read More

Swiss Re's 2025 SONAR report highlights extreme heat as a growing global threat with far-reaching effects across industries. Risks include infrastructure failure, rising insurance claims, and increased legal liability. The report urges insurers and businesses to recognize extreme heat as a systemic peril reshaping the global risk environment. Read More

Howden Re's 2025 Preseason Hurricane Outlook anticipates an active Atlantic hurricane season, citing 17 named storms and key climate drivers such as warm sea surface temperatures and a neutral El Niño–Southern Oscillation. The report aligns with forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Colorado State University and highlights evolving factors influencing storm severity and insured losses. Read More