Natural disasters: estimate of insured losses in 2021

According to Aon's first estimates, the natural catastrophes which occurred during the first nine months of 2021 would generate insured losses of around 107 billion USD. Three major events have marked the first three quarters of 2021.These include Hurricane Ida which is expected to cost the insurance market 30 billion USD.

This disaster was followed by the floods in Europe and the winter storm Uri. The latter would generate insured losses amounting respectively to 15 billion USD and 12 billion USD.

In total, the broker has listed 15 major losses spread over the United States (9), Europe (3), Asia Pacific (2) and the Americas (1).