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Insurers warn wildfire protection gap is widening in Europe

CNBC World reports insurers are warning that a wildfire protection gap is growing across Europe, as demand for coverage rises while payouts and disaster recovery costs increase faster than insurance coverage.

The outlet says insurers view the imbalance as a sign that many households and businesses may face greater gaps in protection when wildfires hit, particularly as the financial burden of recovery grows.

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