Cat risk

  • Apra reveals Australia's falling appetite for insurance as prices rise

    19 March 2024

    Higher excesses, underinsuring or not buying cover are avenues Australians are taking

  • California's FAIR plan grew to $300bn wildfire risk exposure last year

    18 March 2024

    Sixfold increase in five years, as scheme does not have money to pay all exposures

  • In Japan 90% of local authorities have published flood hazard maps

    15 March 2024
  • Axa Climate to work with Reask on parametric windstorm insurance venture

    14 March 2024
  • Insurance crisis is a significant source of US inflation, says Fed chair

    13 March 2024

    Powell says rising insurance costs and coverage gaps cannot be controlled by regulations

  • Warning that climate change may drive pullout of insurers from Australia

    12 March 2024

    The Australian government noted the scenario in its inaugural climate risk assessment report

  • Canada deep freeze caused $180m insured damage

    12 March 2024
  • Europe uninsured and underprepared for rapidly growing climate risks, says environment agency

    11 March 2024

    The European Environment Agency says more action is needed to facilitate insurance access

  • Probabilistic cyber cat modelling from Lloyd's won't be the "holy grail" for understanding exposures

    08 March 2024

    Corporation outlines its plans improving management of cyber catastrophe risk

  • NAIC issues P&C data call to tackle insurance crisis

    08 March 2024

    Comes at a "critical juncture in US history" as costs spike and losses grow

  • Malayan adopts Moody's RMS offering for natcat analysis

    04 March 2024
  • Europeans don't buy natcat insurance due to high premiums and misconceptions

    01 March 2024

    Eiopa says action needs be taken to tackle demand-side barriers

  • Winners of the InsuranceERM UK & Europe 2024 awards revealed

    29 February 2024

    Individuals, teams and companies recognised for risk management excellence

  • California passes NAIC annuities bill criticised by campaigners

    28 February 2024

    State bill is counter to DoL proposal which industry has shunned

  • R+V property customers' take-up of extreme weather cover at 70%

    26 February 2024