Europe’s wildfire ‘protection gap’ is growing, insurers warn
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-08-07 17:52 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Natural Disasters, Weather, Environment & Climate
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As wildfires, heatwaves, and extreme weather are becoming a permanent feature of European summers, insurers warn that the region faces a growing "protection gap" as disaster recovery costs outpace insurance coverage.
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