Summer storms caused the most damage in 2023

In terms of the type of damage in home insurance, broken pipes are still the most common damage, which, as in previous years, accounted for 30 percent of all claims. The second place on the top list is storm damage with 16 percent, but if we look at the damages associated with all stormy weather (by frequency: general storm damage, soaking, induction effect of lightning, hail, torrential rain, snow pressure, lightning, roof soaking), their number is in contrast to 2022 it has already surpassed that of pipe breaks (38% vs 30% of all claims), as well as in claims payments (also 38% vs 30%), so they are actually in first place. In 2023, there was 50 percent more damage related to stormy weather than in 2022, and by 60 percent compared to 2021. The amount of compensation payments increased by more than 65 and 75 percent respectively in the same comparison.