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Munich Re: natural catastrophe losses to 30 June 2025

According to Munich Re, natural disasters caused an estimated 131 billion USD in global economic losses in the first half of 2025, with 80 billion USD covered by insurers. Both figures exceed the ten-year average for the same period, which stands at 101 …

Source: Atlas Magazine - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Munich Re: climate change driving costliest wildfires ever as global disaster losses climb

Worldwide, natural disasters caused overall losses of around $131 billion in the first half of 2025 (previous year, adjusted for inflation: $155 billion), of which $80 billion was insured (in 2024: $64 billion), according to the latest figures from Munich …

Source: Captive International - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Billion-dollar disasters: The economic toll of wildfires, severe storms and earthquakes is soaring

Firefighters in the growing Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County, Calif. on Jan. 11. (Ali Matin / Middle East Images/AFP via Getty)Weather disasters in the first half of this year have cost the United States $93 billion in damage, according to a …

Source: AOL - Pending
Published on 03:57 GMT

Disaster toll ‘shows need to tackle climate risk’

The severity and scale of natural catastrophes this year underlines the need to confront a new era of climate extremes, Willis says. The broker’s latest natural catastrophe review says it has been six years since the global insurance industry last …

Source: Insurance News - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2025

Natural disasters caused more than $131 billion in losses so far

Munich Re reports $131 billion in global disaster losses in early 2025, driven by Los Angeles wildfires and severe US storms. Natural disasters around the world have caused more than $131 billion in losses during the first half of 2025, according to a new …

Source: Al Mayadeen - Left-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2025

US natural catastrophes dominate global losses in the first half of 2025

30-07-25 / Kwanele Sibanda US natural catastrophes dominate global losses in the first half of 2025 Munich - Worldwide, natural disasters caused overall losses of around US$ 131bn in the first half of 2025 (previous year, adjusted for inflation: US$ …

Source: Insurance Biz South Africa - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Natural disasters have caused $131 billion in losses so far in 2025

The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are just a few of the natural disasters that have contributed to more than $131 billion in global losses for the first half of 2025, according to a new report from the insurance company Munich Re. …

Source: CBS News - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2025

$131 billion in losses, thousands dead as climate crisis fuels one of the costliest half-years on record

Munich: From raging wildfires and deadly earthquakes to destructive storms, the planet saw a surge in climate-related devastation between January and June this year. The United States bore the brunt of it, suffering losses worth $92 billion—roughly 70% of …

Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Munich Re Reports Insured Losses Hit $80B in First Half of Year, Driven by US Claims

Natural disasters across the globe cost insurers $80 billion during the first half of 2025, up from $64 billion in H1 2024, according to Munich Re’s mid-year natural disaster report. On the other hand, overall economic losses (which include insured claims) …

Source: Claims Journal - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Natural disasters caused $131 billion damage in first half of 2025: Munich Re

Natural disasters, including wildfires, storms, and earthquakes, caused $131 billion in damage worldwide in the first half of 2025. This is the second-highest total for a first-half period since 1980, according to German reinsurer Munich Re. The California …

Source: Peoples Gazette - Pending
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Insurance losses soar on Los Angeles fires and US storms, says global re-insurer Munich Re

SINGAPORE – The first half of 2025 is among the most costly periods for the insurance industry, with disasters in the US, including wildfires in Los Angeles in January, dominating natural disaster losses across the planet, Munich Re said on July 29. The …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 28, 2025

Gurugram's Vanishing Maids And Mountains Of Garbage: The Inside Story Of A City In Crisis

Gurugram, usually a patchwork of spotless luxury apartments, bustling tech parks, and lively neighbourhood groups, has been thrown into chaos — and it's not about soaring rents or monsoon potholes this time. Instead, residents across the city have …

Source: ABP Live - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 25, 2025

Texas Is Gerrymandering to Favor the GOP

Permanent Musical Accompaniment to the Last Post of the Week from the Blog’s Favourite Living Canadian Of all the endless stories about the relationship between the president and dead child-raping sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, this one seems to have …

Source: Esquire - Center-left

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

NorthWestern Energy Enhances Wildfire Risk Monitoring with Meteomatics

MetX Platform Supports Proactive Response to Changing Weather Conditions MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NorthWestern Energy, a provider of electricity and natural gas service to customers in Montana, South …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 22:25 GMT

WildFire Storage Unveils maxRAID, Secures New Patent

WildFire Storage launches maxRAID, a next‑gen RAID platform delivering higher performance, lower SSD wear, and backed by new U.S. Patent 12,332,775. SWARTHMORE, PA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WildFire Storage Launches …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

Portugal, Spain Face Record Wildfires

(MENAFN) Portugal and Spain are confronting a surge of wildfires driven by soaring temperatures, powerful winds, and prolonged dry spells on Wednesday, as officials across the Iberian Peninsula issue urgent warnings about critical fire risks. In Portugal, …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 19:12 GMT

Spain, France communities are threatened by evacuations due to forest fires

(MENAFN) Forest fires driven by high winds and dry summer conditions are sweeping across parts of Southern Europe, forcing evacuations and triggering emergency responses in Spain and France. In Spain, a significant blaze erupted late Monday in the Barranco …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 13:15 GMT

39 Active Wildfires Sweep Portugal

(MENAFN) Portugal is currently grappling with 39 active wildfires, among which nine are classified as major and are burning across the country from north to south, the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC) disclosed on Wednesday. …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 23:56 GMT

First Hawk Release in California Wildfire Devastated Natural Area

First City Credit Union and Los Angeles County Departments Releasing Red Tail Hawk in Eaton Canyon Natural Area on six-month anniversary of Eaton wildfire ALTADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First City Credit Union …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 13:13 GMT

Turkey’s wildfires are reported to be under control

(MENAFN) Türkiye has successfully brought all 55 wildfires that erupted over the past day under control, with firefighting and cooling operations continuing, the country’s agriculture and forestry minister announced Tuesday. The final active blaze was …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 18:47 GMT

Company Launches Innovative Wildfire Safety Shelter to Protect Individuals and Valuables in High-Risk Areas

Wildfire Safety Systems Unveils the FORT™—a Patent-Pending, Fire-Resistant Shelter Offering Life-Saving Protection When Evacuation Isn’t Possible CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For people living in wildfire risk areas, …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

NorthWestern Energy Enhances Wildfire Risk Monitoring with Meteomatics

MetX Platform Supports Proactive Response to Changing Weather Conditions MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NorthWestern Energy, a provider of electricity and natural gas service to customers in Montana, South …

Distribution channels: Emergency Services, Energy Industry ...
Published on July 31, 2025 - 06:15 GMT

BioPREVAIL Launches Call for Proposals in World Design Challenge for Sustainable Diagnostic Containment Laboratories

Global Affair's Canada, World Organisation for Animal Health, and Global Health Security Fund Unite to Foster Innovation for One Health Security Initiative GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BioPREVAIL, a One Health …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on July 30, 2025 - 21:15 GMT

Minnesota Whole Home Generator Demand Surges as Midwest Generators Rises to the Challenge

Demand for whole-home generators surges in response to a wave of severe storms and prolonged power outages across Minnesota. SAINT PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to a wave of severe storms and prolonged power …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Consumer Goods ...
Published on July 30, 2025 - 20:14 GMT

Minnesota Whole Home Generator Demand Surges as Midwest Generators Rises to the Challenge

Demand for whole-home generators surges in response to a wave of severe storms and prolonged power outages across Minnesota. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to a wave of severe storms and prolonged …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Consumer Goods ...
Published on July 30, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Comfort in Crisis: The Comfort Cub Brings A $24,030 Donation Emotional Relief to Families Devastated by Texas Floods

The Comfort Cub nonprofit donates $24K in therapeutic, weighted teddy bears to Texas flood survivors, bringing lifesaving support to families facing deep grief. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of the …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 23:56 GMT

First Hawk Release in California Wildfire Devastated Natural Area

First City Credit Union and Los Angeles County Departments Releasing Red Tail Hawk in Eaton Canyon Natural Area on six-month anniversary of Eaton wildfire ALTADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First City Credit Union …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 23:09 GMT

A Message Regarding the Flooding in Kerrville, Texas from AquaEye

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We’ve received an overwhelming number of requests for help from Search & Rescue agencies responding to the devastating flood in Kerrville, Texas. The community is …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 18:47 GMT

Company Launches Innovative Wildfire Safety Shelter to Protect Individuals and Valuables in High-Risk Areas

Wildfire Safety Systems Unveils the FORT™—a Patent-Pending, Fire-Resistant Shelter Offering Life-Saving Protection When Evacuation Isn’t Possible CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For people living in wildfire risk areas, …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 14:18 GMT

Neptune-10 Sets New Standard in Smart Water Rescue and Marine Utility

MILFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hero LifeCare Inc., a leader in emergency response innovation, recently introduced the Neptune-10, a smart unmanned surface vehicle (USV) designed for rapid water rescue and …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 12:52 GMT

Ylium Embraces Carbon-Free Blockchain Future with Polygon Technology

Ylium goes carbon-free with Polygon: 99.9% emission cut, green investments, and a sustainable blockchain future. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ylium, the blockchain platform designed for secure and …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 12:15 GMT

LoneStar Tracking Supports Search and Rescue Efforts During Texas Flooding

During historic Texas flooding, LoneStar Tracking employees volunteered and deployed trackers to aid rescue teams in locating people and coordinating efforts. FISCHER, TX, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 23:16 GMT

Flood Survivors Can Get Crisis Counseling, Disaster Unemployment Benefits

AUSTIN, Texas – If you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed by the July storms and flooding that swept through Central Texas, you can get confidential crisis counseling and unemployment assistance to support you during this challenging time. FEMA funds the …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 23:16 GMT

FEMA Announces Billions in Federal Funds to Empower States to Prepare for Disasters

FEMA Issues Seven Notices of Funding Opportunity—With More on the Way WASHINGTON -- Over the coming weeks, FEMA is marking billions of dollars in federal funding available for state, local, tribal and territorial partners. This includes seven Notices of …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 09:30 GMT

Salike® Coir Netting - nature’s green solution for soil and seed protection

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In modern landscaping and gardening, there’s a growing demand for biodegradable, eco-conscious materials that don’t rely on plastics or peat. Salike® coir netting or geotextiles checks …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 06:38 GMT

Helping Property Owners Tackle Insulation Challenges: An Overview of Building-Specific Solutions

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As property owners and builders continue to face the challenges of managing temperature, moisture, and air quality in various building types, it's …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 14:47 GMT

Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available

ST. LOUIS – If you don’t have a safe place to live or if continued temporary housing is still needed because of recent disasters in Missouri, you can contact FEMA to request assistance. Get help with rent To request assistance to help with rent, …

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Published on July 28, 2025 - 22:29 GMT

Local Choice Fence Expands Hurricane Response Services, Strengthening Its Position as Tampa’s Leading Fence Company

Local Choice Fence offers reinforced fencing solutions and fast storm damage repairs for homeowners across Tampa Bay during the hurricane season. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Florida braces for another …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 02:41 GMT

Douglas County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Douglas County and Incorporated Areas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information …

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Published on July 28, 2025 - 13:54 GMT

Eaton Fire Senior Summit Returns to Support Black Seniors Rebuilding After Devastation

Lena L. Kennedy leads the Summit Series, offering seniors resources like insurance help, contractors, housing recovery, self-care, and support manuals. PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the success of its …

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Published on July 28, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Essex County, New York

Essex County, N.Y. - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Essex County, New York. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. The updated maps were produced in coordination with …

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