Zurich News & Analysis

AI Data Centers Face Threat from Severe Weather Impacting Operations

Severe weather has become the leading cause of loss for Zurich's U.S. data center builders, accounting for one-third of the company's losses, according to Patrick McBride, Head of International Construction at Zurich. A study by First Street indicates that 79% of global data center capacity is at risk from climate hazards, impacting operations and increasing costs. Data centers are relocating to areas like West Texas and the Iberian Peninsula, where extreme weather poses heightened risks. These developments could affect businesses' operational costs and capital structures in the AI sector.