Risk Science: What You Need to Read Today
Italy’s Latest Earthquake Appears Not to Have Been Deadly — Why?
NBC News
When two powerful earthquakes struck central Italy on Wednesday, many feared a tragic repeat of two months ago.
Hurricane Intensity is Not Exaggerated to Scare People, and Here’s How We Know
Washington Post
The National Hurricane Center provides the best analysis that science can offer.
Entire Himalayan Arc Can Produce Large Earthquakes
American Geophysical Union
The main fault at the foot of the Himalayan mountains can likely generate destructive, major earthquakes along its entire 2,400-kilometer (1,500-mile) length.
The Power to Predict
CFO
What can predictive analytics really accomplish? Here are six examples of how firms are forecasting future probabilities and trends.
Risk Business: What You Need to Read Today
AIG Quadruples Limits for Terrorism Insurance to $1 Billion
Bloomberg
AIG lifted limits on property claims tied to acts of terrorism to $1 billion as clients ask for more protection in larger cities.
Natural Catastrophes and the Protection Gap
Environmental Finance
Natural catastrophes are becoming increasingly common and costly. But more can be done to help protect society against their impacts argues Robert Muir-Wood
Ex-Gen Re GC Forms New Insurance Boutique
American Lawyer
The boutique is seeking to corner the reinsurance market.
Insurance Industry Must Adapt: Minister
The Straits Times
The Singapore insurance industry here must adapt to meet the demands of emerging technology such as autonomous vehicles and address the threat posed by cyber security risks
