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Starting with a Bang: Autumn Windstorms in Europe
December is fast approaching, and in much of North America and Europe the crisp days and golden colors of autumn are giving way to a world of…
2018: The Year of the Earthquake Apocalypse?
You may have noticed recent headlines making some scary apocalyptic 2018 earthquake predictions. Scientific thinking generally evolves slowly…
The Case of the Trapped Collateral
Was Hurricane Irma in Florida a fire drill for the insurance-linked securities (ILS) and collateralized reinsurance markets — or was this the…
Hurricane Maria: The Importance of Local Knowledge
As is usual in the weeks following a hurricane’s impact on land, much of the focus surrounding Hurricane Maria has now shifted away from…
Puebla Earthquake: New Insights from RMS Reconna...
On September 19, the Mw7.1 “Puebla” earthquake struck Mexico City and surrounding states, causing the most fatalities (369) and damage of any …
Seasonal Forecast of European Windstorm Activity...
Known indicators point to stormier conditions in the North Atlantic this winter. However, what this means for Europe windstorm losses is much…
