2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
May 18, 2026
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is approaching amid continued attention from the insurance and reinsurance market across the Caribbean and Central America.
According to forecasts published on 9 April 2026 by the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University, the season is expected to be slightly below the historical average, with 13 named storms forecast in the Atlantic basin, compared with the long-term average of 14. Of these, 6 are expected to develop into hurricanes, including 2 major hurricanes reaching Category 3 or above.
While the overall forecast points towards a moderately active season, the potential for severe events across the Caribbean region remains significant. The influence of El Niño is expected to play an important role in shaping weather activity during the period between June and November 2026.
A changing CAT environment
In recent years, the market has continued to experience the increasing impact of natural catastrophe events, not only in terms of frequency but also severity and complexity. For insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and insureds, preparedness and rapid response capabilities remain essential.
From windstorm and flood damage to widespread business interruption losses, hurricane events continue to test operational resilience across multiple sectors, including:
- Property
- Energy
- Hospitality
- Infrastructure
- Marine and logistics
Advanta’s CAT response capabilities
Advanta brings extensive global experience in managing major natural catastrophe (NatCat) losses. Recently, the firm has played a key role in loss assessments following severe storms and flooding in Spain, extraordinary rainfall events and resulting damage in the Middle East, as well as earthquakes and hurricanes across the Caribbean Basin and throughout Central and South America. Over the years, Advanta’s teams have consistently supported the insurance market during some of the most significant catastrophic events affecting these regions.
Our contingency planning and coordinated CAT response structure allow us to mobilise quickly and efficiently across affected territories, supported by:
- A global network of offices and specialist resources
- Experienced adjusters and technical providers
- Adapted technological platforms
- Coordinated regional and international support teams
This structure enables us to respond promptly to high volumes of claims while maintaining technical quality and service standards across all regions.
Regional Contact Points
To ensure a rapid and coordinated response throughout the hurricane season, Advanta’s key regional representatives remain available to support insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and clients across the different regions, South America, Caribbean, Central America and other regions.
Our teams across the region are fully prepared to assist with claims coordination, loss assessment, CAT response planning, and operational support, backed by Advanta’s global network and technical expertise.
For any enquiries or assistance related to CAT events during the 2026 hurricane season, please feel free to contact our regional representatives:
Commitment to the market
At Advanta, our objective remains clear: to support insurers and reinsurers with responsive, technically robust, and coordinated claims management solutions during catastrophic events.
As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, preparedness, communication, and operational coordination will remain critical across the market.
Meaningful discussions on preparedness and lessons learned in responding to major catastrophes
At the upcoming Miami Latin American Claims (Re)Insurance Forum 2026, our Peruvian Director,
Martín Bereche, will lead a session exploring the multiple dimensions of natural risks, events that are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. The discussion will address their impact on operational continuity planning, evolving policy approaches, and how the industry is adapting within a soft insurance market environment.
