Caribbean severe hurricanes nearly double as insurers face growing exposure

The Caribbean has seen a sharp increase in the frequency of severe hurricanes with Category 3, 4 and 5 storms striking the region 31 times between 2016 and December 31 2025, compared with 16 in the previous decade.

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