All flood risk articles
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Case StudiesCase study: How South Caernarfon Creameries is using sensors to tackle flood risk
South Caernarfon Creameries is an important employer in its region of Wales, however the business faced significant flood risk as a result of the river Afon Erch. Here’s how the sensors were used to mitigate the threats
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Expert ViewsQ&A: Using satellite data for flood damage mitigation
Rupert Bidwell, vice president for insurance solutions at ICEYE, talks to Strategic Risk and Insurance Times about the power of leveraging satellite technology
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AnalysisRisk briefing: Five steps European organisations must take to tackle extreme weather risks
New research shows risk managers are more concerned about extreme weather than any other threat to operations. Despite this a quarter of firms have no plans to mitigate climate risks. Here are five ways to protect your organisation
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Analysis2022 nat cats set records with $270 billion in losses
Europe’s summer of extremes resulted in costly wildfires, hailstorms and business and trade disruption
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AnalysisIDF calls for ‘convergence’ of insurance and disaster risk management
As key milestones announced at COP27, IDF heralds the industry’s ability to influence “systemic change”
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AnalysisCOP27: Time to confront a warming Europe
Temperatures in Europe have increased at over twice the global average over the past 30 years - WMO
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AnalysisSurface flood risk to rise in 80% of European countries
Mainland Europe could see a 23% increase in surface water loss by mid century as a result of climate change - JBA
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AnalysisFlood Re’s resilience scheme offers substantial dividend - JBA
The take up of Property Flood Resilience could have a major impact on projected flood losses in the UK
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AnalysisRIMS calls for long-term extension of NFIP
As Florida reels from Hurricane Ian, the US flood insurance program receives a brief reprieve
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AnalysisHurricane Ian barrels across the Florida peninsula
Over two million people are without power after the 5th most powerful storm in US history slammed into southwest Florida
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AnalysisSummer 2022 Europe’s hottest on record
An intense series of heatwaves across Europe paired with unusually dry conditions have led to a summer of extremes - C3S
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AnalysisEffects of climate change evident in H1 cat events
The record-high temperatures in many parts of Europe is expected to drive further losses caused by droughts and wildfires
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AnalysisJBA issues stark UK flood warning
Cost of severe flood events could rise by up to 42% by 2050 due to climate change
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AnalysisGermany at severe risk of flood as temperatures rise
A quarter of the world’s power generation capacity and 26% of international port outflows are currently at risk of flooding, finds Marsh McLennan
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AnalysisWhy Bernd was a lesson in ‘flood dementia at all levels’
A poor understanding of floods and insufficient risk reduction measures played a key role in last year’s disaster, finds Zurich
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AnalysisAGCS: Above-average hurricane trend continues
Scientists believe climate change will make hurricanes wetter, increasing the risk of flooding
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AnalysisNOAA predicts above-average Atlantic hurricane season
Ongoing La Niña and higher Atlantic temperatures are setting the stage for busy season ahead
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Expert ViewsSeeing flood through a new lens
Flood is the most frequently-occurring natural hazard - so should it still be considered a secondary peril?
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AnalysisQ1 nat cat losses reach $32 billion
Climate-related losses are likely to escalate with every additional increment of global warming - Aon
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AnalysisSector-wide culture change will drive flood resilience
In a new film, Flood Re explains how the role of insurance is changing as it urges insurers to ‘build back better’
