Natural disasters 2026 – A deep dive into some of the year’s most relevant loss events

Storms, floods, earthquakes, wildfires, droughts – natural disasters strike again and again all over the world, claiming countless lives and causing major economic and insured losses.  

This seminar focuses on some of 2026’s most significant natural disasters from an insurance perspective: how this year’s events fit into the longer-term trend, including the role climate change plays in this, what devastating humanitarian consequences major natural catastrophes entailed, and what other notable features stood out in 2026.

• Summary of the major natural disasters in 2026
• Comparison with previous years’ natural disasters and long-term trends
• Analysis of how climate change may have influenced these events
• Discussion on how resilience measures can reduce losses

23 February 2027, 9.00 a.m. (CET)

Deadline for registration

22 February 2027