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Nepal’s insured flood losses mount, but protection gap leaves billions in damage uncovered

Insurers have so far counted US$170m in preliminary claims, but the country may need up to US$5bn, or around 10% of GDP, to rebuild after the disaster.
Insured flood losses mount in Nepal, but economic damage could run into billions
September 2, 2026

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