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Natural disasters caused by men cost $44 billions
This was announced by Swiss company for reinsurance, Swiss Re.
At that time, at least 5000 people lost their lives to natural disasters. Insurance companies covered up $19 millions, since only 42% of total losses were insured.
The damage of $40 billions has been made in natural disasters, while men is responsible for the remaining damage in the amount of $4 billions.
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