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Weather Catastrophes Drive Near-Record Insured Losses
Supply Chain

Weather Catastrophes Drive Near-Record Insured Losses

Winter storms, intense heatwaves, and severe flooding triggered $40 billion of estimated losses in the first half of 2021.
By Vincent Ryan | August 13, 2021
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Disaster Losses Hit Five-Year High of $175B
Strategy

Disaster Losses Hit Five-Year High of $175B

Some of last year's disasters such as storms in Texas struck areas with high insurance penetration, accounting for a 42% increase in payouts.
By Matthew Heller | March 29, 2017
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Storm-Surge Damage Boosts Loss Estimate to $22 Billion
Risk Management

Storm-Surge Damage Boosts Loss Estimate to $22 Billion

A risk-modeling firm hikes its top estimate of insured losses from Hurricane Sandy from $15 billion the day after the storm.
By Caroline McDonald | November 26, 2012
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‘Total Cost of Risk’ Redefined
Risk Management

‘Total Cost of Risk’ Redefined

Risk managers, often seen mostly as insurance buyers, have work to do in expanding their view of risk to match those of senior executives and board members.
By Caroline McDonald | July 27, 2012
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