2007 Cat losses top $70 billion Swiss Re sigma study finds

Thursday, March 13th, 2008 Catastrophe Property

Swiss Re’s latest sigma study - "Natural Catastrophes and man-made disasters in 2007" - examines catastrophe-related economic losses from natural and man-made disasters last year, which exceeded $70 billion. Swiss Re also noted that the disasters caused the deaths of more than 20,000 people and saw property claims rise to $28 billion.

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http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2008/03/12/88136.htm

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