The world’s polluted air – is it a risk for insurers?

“The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates every dollar invested in air quality improvements yields US$30-$90 in economic and health benefits,” said Hammes. “Air pollution’s economic consequences carry huge implications for people and their communities, including reduced work hours and shifts, increased healthcare costs from disability, asthma and chronic respiratory disease and lost household income from caregiving for ill family members.”

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