First-half insured cat losses and major man-made claims were significantly down on both the prior year and the 10-year average, according to estimates from Swiss Re.
Major losses in H1 half of average at $19bn: Swiss Re
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First-half insured cat losses and major man-made claims were significantly down on both the prior year and the 10-year average, according to estimates from Swiss Re.