• Twelve Capital flagged low odds of near-term Atlantic storm formation despite the seasonal peak, citing dust, stable air, El Niño wind shear.
• Model guidance points to African Easterly Waves next week, with development possible if conditions briefly improve.
• Pacific activity stayed elevated; Hurricane Lala drew a catastrophe designation, with insured losses expected below USD 300 million.
• System Two-C was forecast to track south of Hawaii, keeping flood risk in focus.
• Indonesia’s Mw7.7 Flores Sea quake caused heavy damage, but low insurance penetration signaled negligible reinsurance-market impact.

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