AI data centers have a hidden cost few highlighted: A $200 billion insurance price tag that consumers will end up paying

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By Christian CawleySep 9, 2026, 7:15 pm184 ptsTrendingTop
The expanding market for data centers and associated renewable energy supplies has attracted the insurance industry Data centers alone could represent a $91 billion market A destroyed AI data center could cost $50 billion to replace The cost of data centers continues to rise, with insurance now added to real…

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