Record-Breaking 2024 Million-Euro Damage in Saxony-Anhalt Due to Nature's Fury
Natural Disasters Cause Over 2024 Million Worth of Damage in Saxony-Anhalt - New regulations have been officially implemented following the commission's decision.
Let's dive into the chaos Saxony-Anhalt faced last year! Storms, Hail, and Floods played a catastrophic role, causing a staggering 2024 million-euro damage. Jörg Asmussen, CEO of the German Insurance Association (GDV), broke down the numbers: "The total insured natural hazard damages in property and motor vehicle insurance amounted to 72 million euros." In 2023, damages were slightly higher at 118 million euros.
A closer look at the damages reveals some intriguing details. Insured damages in property insurance, covering buildings, household items, and commercial enterprises, accounted for 60 million euros last year. The majority of this, 45 million euros, were due to storm and hail damage. Heavy rain or flooding caused 15 million euros worth of damage. Motor vehicle insurers paid out 12 million euros for natural hazard damages to vehicles.
Across Germany, natural hazards executed a billion-dollar heist last year, as reported by the GDV. Insured damages amounted to 5.7 billion euros, with more than half affecting the southern states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where severe floods occurred. Keep in mind that the actual damages are likely much higher, as not everything is insured.
The 5.7 billion euros in damages nationwide is significantly higher than the long-term average, and the GDV's CEO, Jörg Asmussen, stressed, "Climate change adaptation must be a top priority for the new federal government." He believes a comprehensive natural hazard strategy is required, encompassing insurance solutions and preventive measures, to ensure long-term security for both individuals and municipal infrastructures.
This robust approach includes not only insurance policies but also preventive measures. The GDV advocates for investing in community resilience through infrastructure improvements and public awareness campaigns to minimize the impact of natural disasters. A mandatory insurance for residential buildings is also being considered to offer additional financial security to those affected by climate-related risks.
However, regions like Saxony-Anhalt, hit hard by these disasters, need to adopt a holistic strategy to manage the risks effectively. Only by blending preventive measures and insurance solutions can we brace ourselves for the challenges that lie ahead!
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[1] https://www.nature.com/articles/s41561-021-00808-9[2] https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-25056-5[3] https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-020-0677-7
- In light of the significant millions of euros in damage caused by natural hazards, particularly in Saxony-Anhalt, it's crucial for policymakers to consider integrating environmental science, such as findings on climate-change, into employment policies to address the increasing likelihood and severity of such disasters.
- The CEO of the German Insurance Association (GDV), Jörg Asmussen, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive natural hazard strategy in EC countries, not only for insurance solutions, but also for preventive measures, which could potentially intersect with the employment policy sector, particularly in fields like science and finance, to ensure long-term security for both individuals and municipal infrastructures.
