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Howden Re highlights improved Central European flood resilience
Significant investment by a number of Central European countries on flood defence measures since 2002 had a major impact in ameliorating the consequences of recent floods, the reinsurance broker said.
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Preventative measures will reduce Central European flood cost – Moody’s
Central Europe floods follow events in 2013, 2002, 1997 and 1954, all of which were associated with the ‘Vb’ weather pattern.
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What next after Dubai’s 'unprecedented' heavy rains? - Chedid Re interview
On 16 April, Dubai was affected by sudden, heavy rains that caused significant damages. Elsewhere, in Al-Ain, just over sixty miles from Dubai, nearly three times the usual annual rainfall was experienced in a single day.
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Gulf floods update from Guy Carpenter Cat Resource Center
Severe weather hit the Arabian Gulf, starting April 14, 2024, most severely affecting Oman and the UAE. Extreme amounts of rain brought by the storms have led to a preliminary insured property loss estimate expected to exceed $650m, which could reach $850m for the UAE.
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“Fingerprints of climate change” evident in 2022 nat cats
2022 is the fifth year since 2017 in which insurance losses have crossed the $100 billion threshold - Gallagher Re
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Reinsurers risk misunderstanding secondary perils due to cat models
PWC predicts a ‘pretty expensive year’ as secondary perils drive up losses ahead of H2’s Florida hurricane season
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Hannover Re reports combined ratio of 99% in H1
The reinsurer is maintaining its profit guidance after generating group net income of €649 million in the first six months
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Swiss Re reports $938m in H1 catastrophe claims
First half income of $157m was dented by natural catastrophe losses, COVID-related losses and reserving for the war in Ukraine
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Effects 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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SCSs drive $39 billion in 1H nat cat claims
Claims were 18% higher than the 21st century average, with Severe Convective Storms accounting for over half of losses
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Thousands evacuate as Sydney floods
Over 30,000 people have been impaced as heavy rain and flooding continues to impact New South Wales
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Axis reveals 45% drop in cat reinsurance premium
Rumours of a sale of the firm’s reinsurance arm come as it reduces exposure to catastrophe lines
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Building resilience against winter storms
Ensure flood plans are up-to-date and any impact from COVID-19 (eg reduced staffing) is accounted for, urges FM Global