This statistic shows the largest global natural catastrophes in 2017, by insured losses. Hurricane Maria in the United States and the Caribbean in September 2017, resulted in insured losses of 32 billion U.S. dollars.
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This statistic shows the largest global natural catastrophes in 2017, by insured losses. Hurricane Maria in the United States and the Caribbean in September 2017, resulted in insured losses of 32 billion U.S. dollars.
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This statistic shows the largest global natural catastrophes in 2017, by insured losses. Hurricane Maria in the United States and the Caribbean in September 2017, resulted in insured losses of 32 billion U.S. dollars.
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