All Earthquake articles
-
AnalysisWhy 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
-
AnalysisFM Global releases earthquake map
The Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Italy have all seen above-average movement to higher risk zones
-
AnalysisMore than half of 100 cities most exposed to nat cats are concentrated in four countries
Verisk Maplecroft’s Natural Hazards Risk Atlas 2015 reveals high concentration of cities exposed to natural hazards
-
AnalysisVolcanic and seismic activity remain unpredictable and dangerous
In today’s globalised society, volcanic and seismic activity pose a high risk to global supply chains, meaning firms must understand their exposures to be resilient
-
AnalysisNew model combines tsunami loss information with earthquake-shaking damage output
Willis Re’s Japan Tsunami Model aims to help risk managers quantify and manage risk from extreme events, where historically losses have been little understood
-
GraphicsInfographic: New Zealand earthquake
Graphic shows the epicenter and aftershocks of the magnitude 7.1 Darfield earthquake
-
Online onlyTop ten US nat cats
AIR modeled the worst natural catastrophes to hit the US in the past Century and what they would cost in today’s terms
-
Catastrophe RiskCalifornia earthquake animations online
3-D animations of California earthquakes are available from US Geological Survey
-
Online onlyMajor Hayward earthquake could cost $200bn: RMS
And only $30bn of total losses likely to be insured
-
Online only
Willis backs global earthquake model
The initiative is aimed at addressing earthquake risk where no reliable models exist
-
Catastrophe RiskSouthern California earthquake drill
A massive earthquake drill is set for November 13 in Los Angeles
-
Online onlyRMS updates flood and earthquake models
More details on UK inland flood risk and earthquake risk for Western Europe
-
Online onlyMagnitude 6 quake strikes Greece
A strong earthquake has struck western Greece destroying at least 70 buildings and killing two people
-
Online onlyChina quake kills 7,000
State media reported the official death toll in the 7.8 magnitude quake
-
Online onlyEarthquake threat remains high in US
New maps from the USGS show that earthquakes remain a serious threat in 46 States
-
Online onlyRMS comments on British quake
Had quake occurred closer to nearby towns losses would have been far worse, says RMS
-
Online onlyQuake strikes Britain
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Britain around Midnight on Wednesday
-
Catastrophe RiskA global earthquake model
A project to develop a uniform, worldwide earthquake model begins in early 2008 under the auspices of the OECD Global Science Forum
-
FeaturesPublic Cat Schemes: Kittens Everywhere You Look!
Although the history of government insurance purchase for catastrophe risks is much shorter than that of the private sector, it is growing fast, as evidenced by the number of new schemes worldwide and the interest they have sparked in neighbouring countries. There are also clear trends in the development of ...
-
FeaturesHow Building Codes Reduce Catastrophe Losses
Buildings completed under the requirements of a new Florida building code withstood hurricane winds in 2004 and 2005 while neighbouring, older properties were destroyed. But it should not take a disaster for our communities to adopt, implement and enforce the building safety codes that save lives every day. By Richard ...
