Risk Science: What You Need to Read Today
Why The ‘Major-Hurricane Drought’ is the Most Overblown Statistic in Meteorology
Washington Post
The criteria for what makes a major hurricane is impossibly restrictive.
Weather And Climate Priorities Facing The Next US President
Forbes
UCAR just published a set of recommended research priorities for the 45th president of the United States and the 115th Congress.
Better Shore Preservation After Hurricanes
UPI
Hurricane Sandy led to the equivalent of 30 years of beach erosion.
NASA Animation Shows Seymour Becomes a Hurricane
Phys.org
Additional strengthening is likely, and Seymour is expected to become a major hurricane on Tuesday.
Risk Business: What You Need to Read Today
The Trouble With Company Insurance
Handelsblatt (sub may be required)
Germany’s insurers and top companies have an uneasy relationship, blaming each other for unrealistic expectations.
China’s Big Insurance Buy Leaves Lots of Risk
WSJ (sub may be required)
China Oceanside plays knight in shining armor with Genworth offer, but it may not make things safe for investors
Hurricane Matthew Won’t Reverse Falling Rates for Reinsurance
Bloomberg
“I expect a strong likelihood for resistance to further price cuts.”
Why It’s Boom Time for the Art Insurance Sector
Apollo
The risk of accidental damage is increasing.
