Coverage dated August 1, 2022

Natural disaster losses hit $72 bn in first half 2022: Swiss Re

Headline from Digital Journal

Total economic losses caused by natural disasters hit an estimated $72 billion in the first half of 2022.

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  1. Digital Journal

    Natural disaster losses hit $72 bn in first half 2022: Swiss Re (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Total economic losses caused by natural disasters hit an estimated $72 billion in the first half of 2022.

  2. The Times of Israel

    Natural disasters caused global $72 billion loss in first half of 2022 — reinsurer (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Figure lower than $91 billion estimate for first six months of 2021, close to 10-year average of $74 billion; weather-induced catastrophes including floods, storms are main causes

  3. Courthouse News Service

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