Swiss Re projects $20 billion to $30 billion in annual data-center premiums by 2030

Published Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 5:06 PM EDT

Swiss Re projects that global annual premiums for insuring data centers could reach $20 billion to $30 billion by 2030, according to a Wall Street Journal summary. The summary says about 40% of U.S. data-center capacity is in tornado-prone areas and describes AI hyperscale facilities as exposed to threats during construction and operation.

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