Salina blast leaves €1.4m insured damage, but many homes had no cover
Government compensation could discourage people from obtaining insurance, association saysMost of the claims, 184, were made under home insurance policies. A further 56 were linked to damage to property, and 37 came from commercial policies. Insurers also received 12 motor claims, three involving yachts and one linked to agriculture.
Galea said the number of claims was lower than the association had expected, and said it reflected what he described as a disinterested attitude towards insuring property and possessions.
“We were expecting many more claims, but in reality, it shows that unfortunately many people decide to take a chance and go without insurance,” he told Times of Malta.
Most of the claims, 184, were made under home insurance policies. A further 56 were linked to damage to property, and 37 came from commercial policies. Insurers also received 12 motor claims, three involving yachts and one linked to agriculture.
Galea said the number of claims was lower than the association had expected, and said it reflected what he described as a disinterested attitude towards insuring property and possessions.
“We were expecting many more claims, but in reality, it shows that unfortunately many people decide to take a chance and go without insurance,” he told Times of Malta.
As reported by Ms Giulia Magri on Times Of Malta of 13th July 2026.
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