All wildfire articles
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AnalysisRisk briefing: Five steps European organisations must take to tackle extreme weather risks
New research shows risk managers are more concerned about extreme weather than any other threat to operations. Despite this a quarter of firms have no plans to mitigate climate risks. Here are five ways to protect your organisation
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AnalysisMaui wildfire insured losses “will be at least $1bn”
Commercial property insurers will likely reassess their exposures, pricing and reinsurance as a consequence of the wildfires in Hawaii, says Moody’s
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FeaturesSpotlight on: wildfire risks and how to ensure business continuity
As wildfires spread across Europe and the Americas, Strategic Risk explores the steps risk managers can take to safeguard their employees and ensure business continuity
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AnalysisSummer 2022 Europe’s hottest on record
An intense series of heatwaves across Europe paired with unusually dry conditions have led to a summer of extremes - C3S
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AnalysisAs wildfires rage, firms urged to prepare contingencies
Top business continuity and safety considerations include need for stand-fast alternatives and financial constraints
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AnalysisEffects 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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AnalysisEurope counts cost of extreme heat, drought and wildfires
In many parts of Europe, human-caused climate change has resulted in annual average temperatures rising by more than 1.5°C - Munich Re
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AnalysisEuropean wildfires rise 75% YOY
As wildfires have only recently been considered a material peril, the modelling is not as developed
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AnalysisReasons to be… cheerful?
With access to some of science’s most stark observations on the climate crisis, why is Nasa’s David Green feeling optimistic?
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AnalysisMarshall Fire claims estimated at $1 billion
The devastating late-season wildfire destroyed nearly 1,000 structures in Boulder County, Colorado - KCC
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AnalysisFERMA Talks: Channelling strategic foresight
Horizon scanning is an essential tool for policymakers, explained European Commission vice president Maroš Šefčovič
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AnalysisIda highlights impact of inland flooding
Record heat and drought conditions prompt extreme wildfire activity around the globe, according to Aon catastrophe report
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AnalysisLosses of $25 billion expected from July floods
Catastrophic damage in Western Germany is expected to be Europe’s most costly weather event on record - Impact Forecasting
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AnalysisNat cats cost $77 billion in 1H
Insured losses are the second highest on record for a first half as climate change results in greater weather extremes - Swiss Re sigma
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AnalysisIPCC: Prioritise adaptation and resilience
New report is “code red for humanity” with many climate change effects now “irreversible”
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OpinionBeware the catastrophe COVID clash
A major catastrophe impacting Florida, California, Texas, Missouri, or Louisiana could be complicated by COVID-19
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AnalysisWildfire costs grow for solar sector
Wildfires have cost solar owners tens of millions of dollars in losses over the last decade - GCube
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AnalysisNat cats cost global economy $190 billion in 2020
While COVID-19 was a stress test for society and the economy, it has an expiry date – climate change does not, warns Swiss Re chief economist
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AnalysisGreece and Portugal count cost of September storms
Medicane Ianos brought rough seas, damaging winds, and flooding rainfall to western and southern regions of Greece
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AnalysisResearch predicts dramatic increase in wildfire risk
By 2030-2040 climate change will prolong wildfire seasons, adding a month in European countries including Spain, Portugal and Greece
