This year has been an active one for natural disasters, with the Insurance Information Institute noting that global 2011 first-half insured losses stand at $55 billion—more than double the amount for the 2010 first half. U.S. insurers have reported continuing weather-related losses into the third quarter from events such as Hurricane Irene and wildfires that continue to burn in Texas.
Following is a list of 2011 disasters that, in addition to deaths and economic losses, have caused notable insured losses.
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