Catastrophe Risks

2017 & 2018: Largest Back-to-Back Insured Tornado Losses in US History

April 5, 2019

The latest research report from Kroll Bond Rating Agency, titled "Insured Losses Rising for Tornadoes," looks at the rising risks of tornadoes. Read More


First Catastrophe Bond Issued Out of Singapore

March 1, 2019

Insurance Australia Group has sponsored the first catastrophe bond issued out of Singapore by Orchard ILS Pte. Ltd. Read More


Pool Re Issues World's First Terrorism Catastrophe Bond

February 28, 2019

Britain's state-backed terrorism reinsurer, Pool Re, recently placed a 3-year £75 million catastrophe bond that was issued through a special-purpose vehicle, Baltic PCC Ltd. Read More


FEMA Places Reinsurance for Flood Risk Third Consecutive Year

February 4, 2019

For the third consecutive year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has completed placement of reinsurance coverage to help manage the National Flood Insurance Program flood risk. Participating in the $1.32 billion placement were 28 private reinsurers. Read More


Global Insured Catastrophe Losses for 2018 Reach $225 Billion

January 24, 2019

Findings from AON's "Weather, Climate & Catastrophe Insight: 2018 Annual Report" show that 394 natural catastrophe events in 2018 generated economic losses of $225 billion. Read More