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NFIP: An Opportunity for Reform
Time is tight for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). A three-month extension of the NFIP signed by President Donald Trump to help…
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…
Reimagining the WannaCry Cyberattack
On Thursday April 6, 2017, President Trump ordered a Tomahawk missile attack on a Syrian military airfield. This was a direct response to…
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…