# Colombian Insurers Paid 43 Billion COP as Earthquake Damages Rise to 2.7 Trillion

Colombian insurers paid 43 billion COP in claims as estimated earthquake damages reach 2.7 trillion pesos.

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By August 28, 2024, Colombian insurers had paid 42,992 million COP in indemnities for earthquake victims, which is nearly four times the amount paid one week prior. [^1]

Insurers have received 66,370 claims and estimate the total value to cover these incidents is 2.71 trillion COP. [^2]

As of August 28, 2026, Colombian insurance companies have received 66,370 claims related to the earthquake that occurred on August 10, 2026. [^3]

Colombian insurance companies have disbursed $42.992 billion to policyholders as of August 28, 2026. [^4]

Insurers have disbursed $24,590 million in payments to earthquake victims in the Valle del Cauca department as of August 28, 2026. [^5]

The Valle del Cauca department recorded the highest number of claims with 27,101 reported incidents. [^6]

Phasecolda reported that total claims have reached $42.992 billion in Colombian pesos, compared to $11.104 billion in the second balance. [^7]

Three weeks after the earthquake, Colombian insurers have received 66,370 policy claims from 409 municipalities across 30 departments. [^8]

Gustavo Morales, president of Fasecolda, stated that the priority in the third week after the August 10 earthquake is to inject immediate liquidity to affected Colombians. [^9]

Valle del Cauca leads the list of affected departments with 27,101 reported incidents and an estimated damage value of 1.03 trillion COP. [^10]

Valle del Cauca recorded 27,101 claims with $24.590 billion paid and an estimated $1.03 trillion to be addressed. [^11]

The payments of $42.99 billion represent an increase of $31.887 billion compared to the $11.104 billion reported in the second balance, marking a 287% growth in resources delivered to policyholders. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. By August 28, 2024, Colombian insurers had paid 42,992 million COP in indemnities for earthquake victims, which is nearly four times the amount paid one week prior. (El Espectador, News)
2. Insurers have received 66,370 claims and estimate the total value to cover these incidents is 2.71 trillion COP. (El Espectador, News)
3. As of August 28, 2026, Colombian insurance companies have received 66,370 claims related to the earthquake that occurred on August 10, 2026. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
4. Colombian insurance companies have disbursed $42.992 billion to policyholders as of August 28, 2026. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. Insurers have disbursed $24,590 million in payments to earthquake victims in the Valle del Cauca department as of August 28, 2026. (El País, News)
6. The Valle del Cauca department recorded the highest number of claims with 27,101 reported incidents. (El País, News)
7. Phasecolda reported that total claims have reached $42.992 billion in Colombian pesos, compared to $11.104 billion in the second balance. (Diario La republica, News)
8. Three weeks after the earthquake, Colombian insurers have received 66,370 policy claims from 409 municipalities across 30 departments. (Diario La republica, News)
9. Gustavo Morales, president of Fasecolda, stated that the priority in the third week after the August 10 earthquake is to inject immediate liquidity to affected Colombians. (El Espectador, News)
10. Valle del Cauca leads the list of affected departments with 27,101 reported incidents and an estimated damage value of 1.03 trillion COP. (El Espectador, News)
11. Valle del Cauca recorded 27,101 claims with $24.590 billion paid and an estimated $1.03 trillion to be addressed. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
12. The payments of $42.99 billion represent an increase of $31.887 billion compared to the $11.104 billion reported in the second balance, marking a 287% growth in resources delivered to policyholders. (El Colombiano, News)

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