Southern Germany Floods Caused up to $2 bn Insurance Loss from 2024
PERILS has released its third insurance industry loss estimate for the floods that hit southern Germany from May 31 to June 6, 2024
Flood Risk
“Flood Risk” focuses on evaluating and understanding the potential for flooding in various regions. It covers assessments of flood-prone areas, risk management strategies, and the impact of floods on communities and infrastructure.
The category provides insights into flood insurance options, preventive measures, and technological advancements in flood prediction and mitigation. By analyzing historical data, climate trends, and expert opinions, it aims to inform readers about the likelihood of flooding events and the necessary precautions to manage and reduce flood risk effectively.
Catastrophic Losses & Rising Global Flood Insurance Risks: $135 bn in 2024
2024 is on track to become the hottest year recorded. A warming climate has intensified natural catastrophes, especially in Europe, which faced severe flooding
Flood Risk Creates Credit Challenges for Eastern & Southern US Insurers
Hurricane Helene’s recent destruction underscores the rising flood risk impacting local economies and tax bases in the Eastern and Southern United States
U.S. Flood Insurance Market Review. Top 10 Flood Insurers
The U.S. flood insurance market had grown 24% – from $3.3 bn in direct premiums written to $4.1 bn between 2016 and 2022
Insurers Poorly Prepared for the Increased Losses by Catastrophe & Flooding
Re/Insurers poorly prepared for the increased loss frequency and intensity wrought by flooding and climate change as this year’s North Atlantic hurricane season
Flood Risk is Insurable. How Does Insurance Industry Can Close the Protection Gap?
Floods affect more people across the globe than any other natural disaster. The deadly floods within year were a tragic reminder of the increasing threat
Re/Insurers’ Role in Building Flood Resilience & Close Protection Gap
Today risk assessors use a wide set of tools ranging from sophisticated flood hazard maps to fully probabilistic risk models, but more can be done
Insurance Europe supports the European Commission's ambition to build a Savings and Investments Union. The insurance sector plays a crucial role in achieving the SIU's goals
The directors and officers (D&O) insurance market has experienced favorable results in recent years, but ongoing risks and market uncertainties could challenge sustainability
Integrating real-time data analytics through big datasets, AI, and ML technologies empowers companies to detect high-risk policies before solidifying agreements
U.S. life insurers have used reinsurance to reduce exposure to long-term care (LTC) insurance. The transactions strengthen balance sheets, improve capital efficiency