Insurance claims for animal encounters in nature increase 32%

gazeta.ru (Russian)

Insurance claims from animal encounters in nature rose 32% in the first half of 2026. Snake bites accounted for 38% of these claims, followed by insect stings (34%) and jellyfish stings (17%). This increase is linked to more people vacationing outdoors, leading to greater contact with wildlife.


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