Risk Science: What You Need to Read Today
Rise in Tornado Numbers per Outbreak May Not Be Tied to Warming
Eos
Scientists studying why previous research revealed a steadily increasing number of tornadoes in the United States per outbreak find an unexpected result.
Oklahoma ‘Almost Certain’ for Another Damaging Earthquake
Tulsa World
Oklahoma at risk for more damaging temblors over next 5 years, according to Stanford study.
Nation’s Death Rate Rises as Progress Against Heart Disease Stalls
WSJ (sub may be required)
Researchers point to obesity epidemic as a key factor behind increase, call for more public-health measures.
Economic Impact of Bushfires in NSW, ACT to Double by 2050, Climate Council Report Finds
ABC News
The Climate Council found bushfires currently cost both jurisdictions about $100 million every year.
Risk Business: What You Need to Read Today
Boomtown, Flood Town
ProPublica
Development is creating short-term economic gains for some while increasing flood risks for everyone.,
Insurer Citizens Enters ‘Different Stage,’ Expects to Grow in 2017
Palm Beach Post
Florida’s last-resort insurer expects to get bigger in 2017 — returning to more than half a million policies.
Britain Needs Brexit Transitional Deal – Insurance Trade Body
Reuters
Britain should commit to transitional arrangements after it leaves the European Union, or insurers may leave the country ahead of Brexit.
First PPP Reinsurer Opens for Business
China Daily
The government has set the goal of expanding the Chinese reinsurance market to 330 billion yuan of premiums by 2020.
