All earthquake articles
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Analysis
Why building code regulations are the key to curbing Nat Cat losses
New research shows that just 27% of economic losses from Nat Cats this year have been insured. For risk managers, following building codes and prioritising resilience are crucial for minimising the risks
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Analysis
PERILS pegs insurance losses from Turkey quake at $3.5 billion
A study by Koç University has put the economic losses in Turkey in the range of $70 billion to $87 billion
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Analysis
Total Turkey quake losses will exceed $25 billion, says RMS
Catastrophe is a wake-up call for other earthquake-prone regions, with adherence to building codes essential for resilience
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Analysis
Supply chains: Building slack into the system
How do you manage supply chain risk effectively in a world of constant disruption?
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Analysis
Turkey earthquakes: Port fires impact $679m of global trade
Damage at Iskenderun is a reminder that ’a single point of failure’ can ripple across supply chains - Russell Group
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Analysis
Türkiye quakes to cost an estimated $1 billion
Many structures in the affected region were not designed to withstand earthquakes, says USGS
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Analysis
Turkey earthquake largest in 84 years
Tragedy is a reminder that resilience is the main defense against such powerful seismic events
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Interviews
Nuclear communicator
An on-the-ground advisor after 2011’s Fukushima nuclear disaster, Mariko Nishizawa is using bitter lessons to create better risk communication
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Analysis
Q1 nat cat losses reach $32 billion
Climate-related losses are likely to escalate with every additional increment of global warming - Aon
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Analysis
FM Global releases earthquake map
The Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Italy have all seen above-average movement to higher risk zones