September 30, 2014
Risk Science: What You Need to Read Today New U.S. Weather Tool Promises More Warning of Disasters [http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-09-30/new-u-s-weather-
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Yes, You Are Probably Pricing Catastrophe Risk Wrong
The underlying assumptions for pricing catastrophe bonds, reinsurance and industry loss warranties (ILWs) is likely flawed and underpricing the risk in many contracts, according recently released research. Current market practices
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September 29, 2014
Risk Science: What You Need to Read Today Offshore Wind Turbines Could Tame Hurricane [http://online.wsj.com/articles/offshore-wind-turbines-could-tame-hurricanes-1411937788] WSJ (subscription may be
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Catastrophe Strategy: Africa Risk Capacity's Dr. Joanna Syroka
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September 26, 2014
Risk Science: What You Need to Read Today The Department of Homeland Security Is Not Prepared for a Pandemic [http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/the-department-of-
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Pioneer Looks to Launch Interval ILS Fund
Boston-based Pioneer Investments has registered a new insurance-linked securities (ILS) fund built around the increasing appetite for closed-end “interval” structures that have become popular with alternative managers
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September 24, 2014
Risk Science: What You Need to Read Today New Weather Forecasts Part of President’s Climate Plan [http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2014/09/23/weather-forecasts-obama-climate-
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September 23, 2014
Risk Science: What You Need to Read Today Disruption is Needed After Disasters [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/disruption-is-needed-after-disasters/article6435305.ece?homepage=true] Hindu Business Line
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September 22, 2014
Risk Science: What You Need to Read Today Signs in Groundwater May Help Predict Earthquakes Six Months in Advance [http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/sep/21/scientists-predicting-earthquakes-
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Florida Challenger Targets “Foreign” Reinsurance In Cat Pool Overhaul
Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist is targeting foreign reinsurance as part of a proposal to dramatically expand the state’s catastrophe pool. The goal, according to a position
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Texas Courts Carriers as TWIA Readies to Drain Hurricane Pool
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) has held informal discussions with several carriers — including United Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPC), Weston Insurance Company, Lighthouse Property Insurance Company and State
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Eric Cantor’s Loss Put Flood, Terror Insurance Center Stage
Two major catastrophe insurance policy issues were at the center of a surprise loss of Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va) on Tuesday and the resulting political fallout may throw into
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