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Coverage dated August 8, 2023

Violent US Storms Have Racked Up Heavy Losses for Insurers in 2023

Headline from Bloomberg

Severe thunderstorms in the US accounted for most insured losses globally in the first half of the year, according to reinsurer Swiss Re.

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  1. Bloomberg

    Violent US Storms Have Racked Up Heavy Losses for Insurers in 2023 (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Severe thunderstorms in the US accounted for most insured losses globally in the first half of the year, according to reinsurer Swiss Re.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Unprecedented damage from storms is upending the insurance industry (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Severe thunderstorms during this year's first half led to $34 billion in insured losses in the U.S., an unprecedented level of financial damage in such a short time.

  3. FOX Business

    Crazy thunderstorms drive 'unprecedented' $34 billion of insured losses this year (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Intense thunderstorms wreaked havoc on the U.S. in the first six months of the year, driving $34 billion worth of insured losses, according to a recent report from Swiss Re.

  4. MyNorthwest

    Severe storms lead to unprecedented $34 billion in US insured losses so far this year, Swiss Re says (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    Waves of severe thunderstorms in the U.S. during the first half of this year led to $34 billion in insured losses, an unprecedented level of financial

  5. PBS NewsHour

    Unprecedented levels of damage from storms this year is upending U.S. towns, insurance industry (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Waves of thunderstorms in the U.S. during the first half of this year led to $34 billion in insured losses, an unprecedented level of financial damage as climate change contributes to the frequency and severity of violent meteorological events.

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