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catastrophe

[kuh-tas-truh-fee] / kəˈtæs trə fi /


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Catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance, dropped to $95 million from $175 million the year prior.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Catastrophe losses fell 67% to $558 million, compared with the $949.5 million projected by analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

One such mechanism is the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility, of which 19 Caribbean governments are members.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

The Times piece, more urgent and insightful than much of what’s in “The Catastrophe Hour,” shows that Daum remains capable of the clear-eyed self-analysis that characterizes her best work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

Francis Charteris from his birth to his present Catastrophe in Newgate, 4to.

From Notes and Queries A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc by Various




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