Insured losses from natural catastrophes $150 billion in 2022BY ROSE MARY PETRASS | THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023 12:02PMNatural disasters resulted in global economic losses of $410 billion (US$275b) in 2022, a new report has found, with just $150 billion (US$125b) covered by insurance. Related News |
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