26 juin 2025|
AI
|5 months agoSwiss Storm Damage Costs Surge 133% in Decade
Insurance data shows dramatic rise in weather-related claims, with hail damage increasing by 490% amid climate change concerns.

AI
Generated IllustrationKey Takeaways
AI
- Storm damage incidents in Switzerland have increased by 126% over the last ten years.
- The financial cost of storm damage has risen by 133% in the same ten-year period.
- The accumulation of severe weather events between 2021 and 2024 is classified as 'exceptional'.
- Swiss cantons affected by severe weather in summer 2024 have been allocated extra government funds.
By The Numbers
133%
increase in storm damage costs
490%
increase in hail damage costs
366%
increase in reported hail damage claims
126%
increase in overall storm damage frequency
They Said
"We expect that the loss amounts will continue to rise in the future as a result of climate change."
"This accumulation of severe weather events from 2021 to 2024 is exceptional."
1
Financial Storms Batter Switzerland
2
Hail: The Billion-Franc Destroyer
3
Climate Reality Hits Home
4