Analysis – Page 15
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AnalysisFood security: the most at risk countries
A new index reveals the extent of food insecurity worldwide plus the factors exacerbating the problem
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AnalysisHurricane Irene could cause $6bn loss
The storm has weakened but flooding remains a key risk
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AnalysisMajor credit rating downgrades continue
In addition to the US government, five large insurers, several US states and hundreds of their municipalities have also had ratings lowered
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AnalysisTop three non-modeled risks
A new report highlights the most perilous and unpredictable risks
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Video: 2011 The ‘year of the tornado’
Storms, earthquakes and flooding caused the highest ever economic losses for the first half of the year
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AnalysisDebt crisis engulfs Italy
Concerns over Italy's debts are causing volatility in financial markets
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AnalysisMining projects cause deadly protests in Peru
Foreign companies continue to face severe opposition from the local population
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AnalysisGraphic: US nuclear power station at risk
Flood waters are rising around a power plant in Fort Calhoun in Nebraska causing widespread panic
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AnalysisVideo: Mexican hurricane Beatriz
Second hurricane of the season causes deaths and significant damage in Mexico
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AnalysisRates stay low despite catastrophes
Recent nat cats haven’t altered historic lows in property rates so what will it take to harden the insurance market?
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AnalysisDeadly bacteria outbreak in Europe
New strain of E-coli spreads through contaminated salad causing serious disruption to food industry
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AnalysisVIDEO: Volcano threatens European airspace
A volcano located 200km east of Reykjavik has erupted but the wider impact should be limited
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AnalysisBeware Japanese "elephant trap" exposures
Experts warn companies to investigate far reaching business interruption losses
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AnalysisSpain rocked by earthquake
120 people injured and 8 people killed according to initial estimates
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AnalysisMid-East dominates water security risk list
Lack of stable supplies may contribute to future oil price hikes and regional unrest
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AnalysisTotal cost of Japan disaster could be $300bn
The total losses to the insurance industry will rival hurricane Katrina





