Global natural disaster losses reached 47 billion dollars in the first half of the year
According to the Aon report, the insured losses from natural disasters reached 47 billion dollars in the first half of the year, while the impacts of a potential Super El Niño could last for years.
According to the report published by global risk management firm Aon, insured losses caused by natural events reached 47 billion dollars in the first six months of 2026. The report emphasized that the economic damages of a potential Super El Niño could continue for many years.
Disaster losses in the first half of the year
The 2026 Mid-Year Global Natural Catastrophe Report published by global risk management firm Aon revealed the balance sheet for the first six-month period of the year.
During this period, the amount of insured losses caused by natural events globally was recorded at 47 billion US dollars.
Distribution of disasters and the El Niño risk
Only 2 billion dollars of the total 47 billion dollars in insured losses stemmed from earthquake disasters.
The remaining major portion consisted of losses caused by extreme climate events and the El Niño-Southern Oscillation.
The long-term economic bill of El Niño
In the section of the report titled Tracking a Potential Super El Niño, it was stated that global risks will increase in the next few years.
It was reported that past extreme El Niño events caused trillions of dollars in economic losses globally due to their impact in subsequent years.
Agricultural risks in Brazil and India
It was stated that extreme rainfall and floods could occur during El Niño events exceeding +1 °C in the Southern Region of Brazil.
In India, it was noted that low rainfall rates and increased daily extreme rainfall amounts in June can lead to natural disasters.
Australia and macroeconomic impacts
ENSO stands as the most important climate phenomenon affecting eastern Australia in terms of intensity and geographical scope.
This situation significantly increases the insured loss potential in Australia.
Strategic signal in the global risk landscape
ENSO is evaluated as a strategic signal for climate and disaster loss analysis.
This phenomenon has the potential to impact insurance underwriting, accumulation management, and the macroeconomic environment for several years.