NU Online News Service, June 8, 2:06 p.m. EDT

Two sets of storms in the U.S. and an earthquake and aftershocks in northern Italy top the list of catastrophes around the globe in May, notes a report by Aon Benfield.

Regarding the U.S. storms, Aon Benfield says the first stretch of severe weather occurred early in the month, causing widespread hail and wind damage from the Dakotas to Maryland. Aon Benfields says various insurers have recorded more than 30,000 claims with payouts in excess of $150 million.

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