Last year, devastating natural disasters in the United States according to Aon PLR insurance broker increased economic losses to approximately $ 217.8 billion.
The figures registered by the insurer represent an increase of more than 85% compared to 2023. In this regard, Liz Henderson, global director of advice on Aon climatic risks commented that “when natural disasters occur and affect extensive areas and areas with great value in terms of propertiespeople and content, the losses derived from these phenomena are usually significantly greater, ”said CBS.
Through a report, Aon explained that, during 2024, The economic losses that cover insurance increased to $ 112.7 billionthat represents 36% more compared to 2022 the highest figure recorded so far. Only Hurricane Helene caused economic losses close to $ 75,000 million, while Milton losses were approximately $ 25,000 million.
However, The agency for the beginning of this 2025 continued to count the losses with the unfortunate forest fires in Los Angeles Countythat until times caused the destruction of 14,000 structures, this according to the experts could become one of the most expensive natural disasters for the State and the country, the figure it will represent for insurers cannot be calculated exactly.
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