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posted on July 10, 2008

2008 Half-year Natural Catastrophes Figures Above Average

This year will probably go down in history as a year with one of the highest numbers of victims and insured losses in the wake of natural catastrophes. More than 150,000 lives have been lost between January and June, while overall losses so far total about $50 billion. The insured losses are substantial and above the average of the last 10 years.


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