Risk Science: What You Need to Read Today
Police Consider Criminal Liability Over Earthquake Deaths
Stuff.co.nz
Criminal charges could flow from a major investigation of 25 sites where people died during the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
El Niño Calms Atlantic Hurricanes, Roils Pacific
National Geographic
A very powerful El Niño kept the lid on the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season, but simultaneously created a spawning ground for powerful hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean.
Irish Climate Change Observatory Faces Uncertain Future
Irish Times
Data gathered at station in Connemara underpins science at climate change summit.
A Nation Wonders When Bloodshed Becomes Terrorism
New York Times
Terrorism has traditionally been distinguished from other mass killings by its political overtones.
Risk Business: What You Need to Read Today
The Bonds of Catastrophe
Cabinet Magazine
The catastrophe bond examined a social phenomenon.
Surprise: Your Life-Insurance Rates Are Going Up
WSJ (sub may be required)
Insurers are raising costs of ‘universal life’ coverage sold years ago, as they confront low interest rates.
Chennai Floods: Insurance Companies Likely to Face Claims Worth Rs 1,000 Crore
Economic Times
Insurance companies are seeing claims under fire policy mainly due to damage to industrial and commercial units, stock, equipment and machineries.
UBS O’Connor Joins Enstar, Extending Hedge Fund Push to Bermuda
Bloomberg
Aligned Re Ltd. is expected to be funded by third-party capital along with investments from the Enstar.