All Windstorm articles – Page 2
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Danger lurks in Europe's forests
Severe windstorms hitting the forestry sector can cause €1bn+ losses, AIR Worldwide warns
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Analysis
Cat bonds: High stakes
A series of natural disasters has prompted a surge in popularity for catastrophe bonds. But, as global weather patterns get increasingly unpredictable, investors are demanding higher returns on their outlay
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Analysis
US tornado comes at the worst time
A surprisingly early US tornado season has caused panic in the reinsurance industry. Should it seek shelter or will the worst blow over?
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US faces $5.5bn insurance bill for April storms
Latest insured loss estimates from April’s severe storms in the US place the damage bill between $3.7bn and $5.5bn. Catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide has reported the death toll from the events of April 25–April 28 is currently estimated at 354 across seven states. It is the second deadliest ...