Catastrophe Risks
COVID-19 Business Interruption Losses Would Dwarf Previous Black Swans
Potential business interruption (BI) loss estimates from the COVID-19 pandemic dwarf previous insurance industry "black swan" scenarios such as two Hurricane Katrinas in a single month. BI losses from the current pandemic would be nearer to five Katrinas in a month, according to an insurance industry economist. Read More
IRMI Creates COVID-19 Resource Center To Help Users Navigate Pandemic
International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI), has created a COVID-19 Resource Center to help insurance and risk management professionals navigate the novel coronavirus pandemic. IRMI research analysts are examining policy provisions, monitoring state regulatory responses, and curating applicable content from IRMI's extensive library. Read More
RIMS Calls for Creation of Federal Pandemic Risk Insurance Program
The Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) has called for the creation of a pandemic risk insurance program to accelerate the country's economic recovery. In a letter Monday, RIMS said that a pandemic risk insurance program would increase access to capital from lenders and establish a viable insurance market. Read More
FERMA Urges European Commission Action on Future Pandemic Risks
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has urged the European Commission to reduce the impact of future pandemics by sharing lessons learned across member states; using risk management tools at organizational, national, and European levels; and supporting public-private funding initiatives. Read More
US Insurers' First-Quarter Earnings Likely To Reflect COVID-19's Capital Market Impact
COVID-19's impact on capital markets will influence US insurers' first-quarter earnings, according to S&P Global Ratings, though its effect on morbidity and mortality likely won't have as much of an impact on insurers' underwriting performance. The rating agency's outlooks for all three US insurance sectors remain stable. Read More