Verisk Estimates Insured Losses for Hurricane Melissa
Verisk estimates that insured losses for Hurricane Melissa will range between USD 2.2 billion to USD 4.2 billion.
Hurricane Melissa set a record as the most intense hurricane to make landfall in Jamaica and tied for the most intense hurricane landfall globally since recordkeeping began in 1851.
According to the Extreme Event Solutions group at Verisk, the industry loss range includes estimated wind and precipitation-induced flood from Melissa’s track across Jamaica, with most of the modeled loss attributable to wind.
Meteorological History of Melissa
Melissa became a hurricane on October 21, and exceptionally warm sea surface temperatures and low wind shear ignited a period of rapid intensification on October 25.
Estimated industry insured losses to onshore property in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa will likely range from USD 2.2 billion to USD 4.2 billion.
Author summary: Verisk estimates Hurricane Melissa losses at $2.2-4.2 billion.
More News
- Has Saatchi scaled the commanding heights of Christmas for John Lewis? - More About Advertising
- 50 New Routes Starting In November 2025 | Aviation Week Network
- Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 Releases article @ All About Jazz
- Women’s outdoor groups deepen connections, help some find community | Cascadia Daily News
- All's Fair: What to know about Kim Kardashian's new show as first reviews come in