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Swiss Re warns Florida Category 5 hurricane could top USD 300 billion in insured losses

PUBT·09/16/2026 12:01:21
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Swiss Re warns Florida Category 5 hurricane could top USD 300 billion in insured losses
  • Swiss Re Institute analysis flagged Florida hurricane loss potential at historic levels, driven by rising coastal exposure.
  • A Category 5 landfall in Miami or Tampa Bay could generate insured losses of USD 300 billion or more.
  • A repeat of the 1926 Great Miami Hurricane, a Category 4 storm, was estimated at about USD 200 billion in insured losses.
  • Hurricane Andrew’s 1992 track today could produce insured losses near USD 100 billion, underscoring sensitivity to landfall location.


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