Catastrophe Risks

2019 Natural Catastrophe Loss Data Reveals Relief for Reinsurers

January 24, 2020

Willis Towers Watson reported that insured losses from major natural catastrophes in 2019 totaled roughly $53 billion, about 18 percent lower than the annual average since 2011. Read More


NOAA Assesses US Climate Disaster Events in 2019

January 20, 2020

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in 2019, there were 14 weather and climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each across the United States. Read More


FEMA Places Reinsurance for Flood Risk 4th Consecutive Year

January 7, 2020

For the fourth consecutive year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has completed placement of reinsurance coverage. Read More


Insured Global Catastrophe Losses Down at $56 Billion in 2019

December 20, 2019

In its latest sigma findings, Swiss Re said global insured losses are estimated to be around $56 billion, down from $93 billion in 2018 and below the annual average of the previous 10 years. Read More


Willis Re Securities Completes €120 Million ILS CAT Bond for Covéa

November 22, 2019

Willis Re Securities has structured and placed €120 million of insurance-linked securities (ILS) to provide reinsurance capacity for Covéa Mutual Insurance Group. Read More