Last summer's hail loss has crept significantly for many Italian cedants....
As US wildfire threat grows, insurance capacity shrinks
Through July 19 the National Interagency Fire Center has recorded 35,086 fires nationwide this year, which have burned a total of about 2.5 million acres.
Through July 19 the National Interagency Fire Center has recorded 35,086 fires nationwide this year, which have burned a total of about 2.5 million acres.
Article / 3 years ago
Insurers facing prospect of another 'above-average' Atlantic hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center anticipates 13 to 20 named storms...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center anticipates 13 to 20 named storms...
Article / 3 years ago
Progress on Europe's pandemic insurance schemes could be rapid despite hurdles
Countries setting up public-private insurance schemes to cope with future outbreaks will face a number of challenges, but there is some impetus to develop them quickly, say risk specialists...
Countries setting up public-private insurance schemes to cope with future outbreaks will face a number of challenges, but there is some impetus to develop them quickly, say risk specialists...
Article / 4 years ago
Catastrophe modelers are tackling climate change amid pressure from insurers
After three years of heavy losses, insurance executives are questioning risk models' ability to account for rising global temperatures...
After three years of heavy losses, insurance executives are questioning risk models' ability to account for rising global temperatures...
Article / 4 years ago
RenRe CEO: Insurance industry 'missing the point' on worsening catastrophe risks
Kevin O'Donnell said the industry is focusing on the effects of social inflation on catastrophe claims rather than on climate change...
Kevin O'Donnell said the industry is focusing on the effects of social inflation on catastrophe claims rather than on climate change...
Article / 4 years ago