All extreme weather articles
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AnalysisRisk briefing: Five steps APAC 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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AnalysisHurricanes risks on the rise - how risk managers can prepare
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is urging everyone to prepare for an above-normal hurricane season. Here’s how risk managers can respond
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AnalysisCase study: How Taprobane Seafood Group are using parametrics to protect against nat cats
A new and innovative parametric structure is allowing shrimp farms in Sri Lanka to protect themselves against multiple weather risks not covered by traditional insurance
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NewsClimate change will drive disruption within food & drink sector - WTW
Three quarters of food & drink firms cite lack of supply chain insurance solutions as among their biggest challenges
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News2022 global nat cat claims breach $100 billion
Global losses from floods were above average, the main event being flooding in eastern Australia in February-March 2022
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NewsHow humanity averted an environmental catastrophe
The success of the 1987 Montreal Protocol is proof all is not lost in the fight against climate change
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NewsGlobal warming likely to overshoot 1.5C by 2030s, warns IPCC
Changes in the food sector, electricity, transport, industry, buildings and land-use can reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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NewsDamage from New Zealand catastrophes to exceed $10 billion
Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland floods to erode profitability of property insurers in New Zealand
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NewsNew Zealand’s North Island suffers widespread flooding
Around a third of New Zealand’s population live in areas affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, many without power
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NewsGlobal freeze map will help with business continuity
Freeze risk regularly impacts equipment and infrastructure which is often hidden and enclosed within a building
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NewsGlobal nat cat losses surpassed $313 billion in 2022 - Aon
Flood losses in Australia broke the historical record and monsoonal floods in Pakistan had a far-reaching humanitarian impact
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NewsAllianz Risk Barometer: BI and cyber top threats in Asia Pacific
Climate-related concerns increase in Asia Pacific, with natural catastrophes and climate change amongst the top five risks
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NewsAPAC nat cat losses cost $70 billion in 2022
In parts of China, a prolonged drought and heatwave disrupted shipping and hydroelectric production
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NewsEx-Tropical Cyclone Ellie brings heavy rain to Western Australia
Floodwater has triggered multiple evacuations, many roads around the Fitzroy River are impassable
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NewsEastern Australia floods top 2022 ex-US cat losses for insurers
The floods generated an industry loss of $4.7 billion, while the Fukushima Earthquake caused $3.9 billion in claims - CRESTA
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News2023 to be one of Earth’s “hottest on record”
Mean temp rise up to 1.3°C above pre-industrial period as warmer conditions return to the tropical Pacific
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NewsWebinar: Climate change risk - it’s time to step up
How do risk managers prepare an adaptation plan in the face of increasing weather extremes?
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NewsLa Niña shows signs of declining strength
The climatic cyle typically increases chances of above-average rainfall for northern and eastern Australia during summer
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NewsPERILS pegs Southeast Australia floods at $791m
The floods primarily affected the states of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania during October 2022
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NewsThe Climate School launches new module for risk managers
Parima and AXA Climate back training for risk specialists preparing their companies for climate risks