From Australian bushfires to Atlantic hurricanes, insurance damages were the highest annual total ever, says Christian Aid study
The world’s 10 costliest weather disasters of 2020 saw insured damages worth $150bn, topping the figure for 2019 and reflecting a long-term impact of global warming, according to a new report.
The same disasters claimed at least 3,500 lives and displaced more than 13.5 million people.
