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Swiss Re: global premiums for insuring data centers will likely reach
Swiss Re: global premiums for insuring data centers will likely reach $20B-$30B/year by 2030; ~40% of US data-center capacity is located in tornado-prone areas
TL;DRData center insurance premiums will hit $20-30B yearly by 2030 as AI infrastructure faces climate risks.
Why it matters: Rising insurance costs will increase AI model training expenses and reshape where companies build facilities.
AI hyperscale data centers are exposed to a dizzying array of potential threats during construction and operation
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