Aon Report Reveals Economic and Insurance Bill of Global Disasters
The report published by Aon on October 16, 2026, announced the financial and human toll of disasters in the US, Mexico, Panama, Brazil, Nepal, and Italy.
The Weekly Catastrophe Report prepared by Aon, dated October 16, 2026, revealed the loss of life and economic consequences of natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods that affected different regions of the world.
According to Aon's Weekly Catastrophe Report, Hurricane Isaias, which hit the US, caused eight fatalities, and insured losses are projected to reach several billion dollars. Hurricane Rachel, which affected Mexico and the US, caused eight deaths in Mexico and is estimated to create hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses.
The report also stated that Hurricane Simon in Mexico and the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Panama could lead to tens of millions of dollars in economic losses. In the study, which also addressed disasters in Brazil, Nepal, and Italy, it was pointed out that total economic losses will remain well above insured losses, especially in regions with low flood insurance penetration rates.