Natural catastrophes (Nat Cats)
Insured losses during natural disasters in first half of 2015 below average, says Munich Re
The number of lives lost due to natural disasters during the first six months of 2015 is higher than the first half of 2014, but the overall losses and insured losses are below the long-term average, according to Munich Re.
Typhoon Chan-hom leaves China with 8bn yuan losses
Last weekend's powerful Typhoon Chan-hom has left a trail of destruction mainly across Zhejiang province in China.
Natural Catastrophes: Pool party
Insurers and governments are having to adapt to a world in which natural catastrophes are increasing in frequency and severity. It’s time for a new approach to nat cat.
Flood Re to launch £2.1bn reinsurance procurement
Flood Re is to begin the process to secure £2.1bn of reinsurance cover and is anticipating interest from Bermudian and US companies as well as collateralised reinsurers.
Hurricane season expected to be 'below average' this year
The 2015 Atlantic hurricane season is projected to be below average, although “impactful landfalls” remain a possibility, according to Guy Carpenter & Company.
Lloyd's issues stark El Nino food supply warning
Lloyd's has commissioned research which shows the potential huge impact an El Nino year could have on the world's food supplies.
Peak Re partners with Shanghai Typhoon Institute
Hong Kong based reinsurer Peak Re and the Shanghai Typhoon Institute are partnering for research projects into the impact of tropical cyclones on the insurance market.
Disaster Response Forum 2015: As it happened
Couldn't make it to Post's Disaster: Risk and Response forum in London? Find out what went on with our blog.
Australia's insurers swamped by 160,000 claims from April and May storms
Australia's insurers are counting the cost of April and May after their insurance claims surpassed A$1.55bn (£780m).
Generali loses motor market share in Italy and France
Italian insurer Generali saw a 4.6% property and casualty profit decline in the first quarter after it counted the cost of storms in Italy, Germany and Austria.
International: Brazil - the unbreakable nut?
On the surface of it, Brazil seems like a prime target for insurers. However, behind the scenes there are issues which could slow down Brazil's growth into an insurance powerhouse
Sydney hailstorm costs rise above A$100m
The hailstorm which hit Sydney on 25 April has seen 19,000 claims and A$125m (£65m) in losses according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
Sydney hit by heavy hailstorm
A major hailstorm on Saturday (25 April) has damaged commercial property in Sydney causing some business disruption.
Death toll climbs after Nepal earthquake
At least 3218 people have died and 6500 people have been injured after a 7.8 magnitude shallow earthquake struck in Nepal over the weekend.
New South Wales storm claims rise to 24,250
There have been 24,250 insurance claims so far after this week's powerful storm in New South Wales.
Video: New Zealand earthquakes
New Zealand insurance industry leaders give Post reporter Katie Marriner an update on progress in Canterbury following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
19,500 claims from New South Wales storm
There have already been 19,500 claims totaling A$129m (£67m) from the huge New South Wales storm according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
New South Wales hit by powerful storm
Torrential rain and strong winds have disrupted New South Wales causing major flooding and damage.
Insurer and Christchurch City Council in earthquake dispute
The Christchurch City Council is in dispute with its insurer Civil Assurance over payouts from the devastating 2011 earthquake.
Europe: From Bolton to Bermuda
Like double decker buses, Bermuda hadn’t had a hurricane make landfall for 27 years – then experienced two in five days. The phenomenon tested loss adjusters at McLarens to the limit
Queensland Reconstruction Authority to become permanent
The Queensland state government is seeking to make the Queensland Reconstruction Authority a permanent agency at a cost of A$30m (£15.8m) a year.
Natural Catastrophes: Extreme reaction
The Insurance Council of Australia’s natural catastrophe coordination initiative is an example of how an industry can collaborate to respond quickly and effectively to extreme weather events.
Europe: Natural catastrophes - more than storms in a teacup
‘Acts of God' were relatively benevolent last year, with insurers more stirred than shaken by reported losses.
Development blamed for high disaster losses
Preliminary results of a catastrophe modelling study presented at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction showed little prospect of reducing economic losses from present levels of $240bn (£163bn) per year.