The Catastrophe and Risk Solutions group at Verisk has estimated that economic losses from the June 24, 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela will likely exceed USD 10 billion, with a higher degree of uncertainty than usual in estimating the insured share of industry losses due to Venezuela’s macroeconomic conditions, elevated inflation, low insurance penetration, and sanctions-related market complexities.
The data analytics and technology provider explained that factors contributing to this uncertainty include assumptions regarding earthquake insurance take-up rates, ongoing inflationary pressures, and the challenges associated with accurately valuing insured assets within a rapidly changing economic environment.
“The modeled insured loss estimates do not include losses resulting from fire-following, landslides, sprinkler leakage, loss adjustment expenses, damage to uninsured properties or infrastructure, extra-contractual obligations, hazardous waste cleanup, vandalism, or civil commotion, whether directly or indirectly caused by the event,” Verisk commented.
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