The UK government declared a temporary foot and mouth disease control zone following suspected cases in p...
Severe storms in France to drive almost EUR 1.3bn insured losses
A spate of severe weather, thunderstorms, hail and other convective effects are set to drive insurance and reinsurance market losses of...
A spate of severe weather, thunderstorms, hail and other convective effects are set to drive insurance and reinsurance market losses of...
Article / 11 days ago
Zambia's ARC parametric drought insurance to payout US $5.3m
The African Risk Capacity (ARC) has paid out and already disbursed US $5.3 million to the Government of Zambia after the African nations parametric...
The African Risk Capacity (ARC) has paid out and already disbursed US $5.3 million to the Government of Zambia after the African nations parametric...
Article / 19 days ago
Analysis: Warming Africa threatens insurers' quest for profit - Reuters
The world's biggest insurers are expanding in Africa, looking to tap growth promised by a rising population and middle class, but climate change could complicate their quest for profits...
The world's biggest insurers are expanding in Africa, looking to tap growth promised by a rising population and middle class, but climate change could complicate their quest for profits...
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Article / 26 days ago
Africa Needs Better Weather Warning Systems, Urge Experts - Bloomberg
Better climate-related research and early warning systems are needed as extreme weather — from cyclones to drought — continues to inflict the African continent...
Better climate-related research and early warning systems are needed as extreme weather — from cyclones to drought — continues to inflict the African continent...
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Article / 29 days ago
Drought threatens starvation in Horn of Africa, U.N., agencies say - Reuters
Millions of people face severe hunger in the Horn of Africa as the worst drought in more than 40 years could extend to a fifth consecutive failed rainy season...
Millions of people face severe hunger in the Horn of Africa as the worst drought in more than 40 years could extend to a fifth consecutive failed rainy season...
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Article / 1 month ago
More La Ninas Confounding Computer Models and Fueling Western Drought
Something weird is up with La Nina, the natural but potent weather event linked to more drought and wildfires in the western United States and more Atlantic hurricanes.
Something weird is up with La Nina, the natural but potent weather event linked to more drought and wildfires in the western United States and more Atlantic hurricanes.
Article / 1 month ago
Suriname Floods Damage Crops, Cut Off Communities - Bloomberg
Widespread flooding in the South American country of Suriname has isolated communities, devastated crops and shuttered schools and businesses, according to authorities...
Widespread flooding in the South American country of Suriname has isolated communities, devastated crops and shuttered schools and businesses, according to authorities...
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Article / 1 month ago
Human activity is leading to more disasters - UN report - Reuters
Human activity is contributing to an increasing number of disasters, with 350 and 500 medium-sized or large disasters a year occurring globally in the past...
Human activity is contributing to an increasing number of disasters, with 350 and 500 medium-sized or large disasters a year occurring globally in the past...
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Article / 2 months ago
Q1 Global Catastrophe Recap April 2022
Sixth Consecutive $10B+ Q1 Insured Loss...
Sixth Consecutive $10B+ Q1 Insured Loss...
Report / 3 months ago
Weekly Cat Report April 8, 2022
A muti-day outbreak of severe weather swept across the southern United States between April 4-7, spawning dozens of tornado touchdowns,..
A muti-day outbreak of severe weather swept across the southern United States between April 4-7, spawning dozens of tornado touchdowns,..
Report / 3 months ago