6. Hurricane Irma (2017) – $32 Billion in Insured Losses
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Packing a powerful punch, Hurricane Irma rampaged across the Atlantic in 2017. It caused widespread damage in the Caribbean and slammed into Florida, resulting in over $32 billion in insured losses.
5. 2011 Japan Tsunami – $35 Billion in Insured Losses
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A devastating earthquake triggered a massive tsunami in Japan in 2011. The tsunami caused widespread destruction, including the Fukushima nuclear disaster, and resulted in an estimated $35 billion in insured losses.