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No Trends in Tornadoes
Are there really more tornadoes than ever?
Should Floridians Expect a Hurricane in 2013?
The 2013 hurricane season predictions and the potential cost of a modern-day Miami superstorm.
Award-Winning Research Is Helping Insurers Better Understand Flood Risk
This year’s Lloyd’s of London Science of Risk Prize winner improves on existing flood risk models.
Using Mobile Apps in Disasters
People are increasingly turning to mobile devices for emergency info, but they could use more options.
Disaster Risk “Cold Spots” Appearing in Emerging Markets
Recent natural catastrophes have exposed risks in emerging markets that have historically been considered low risk for disasters.
Managing the Risks of Weather
Weather risk makes most think of hurricanes and tornadoes, but companies can’t ignore the “everyday” wrath of Mother Nature.
Disaster Unpreparedness
Companies may think they’re prepared for disasters, but their employees overwhelming do not. And that hurts business.
Cultural Barriers to Earthquake Preparedness
A new study shows how cultural factors in the United States, Japan and Turkey affect how residents prepare for disasters.
The Organizational Barriers to Preventing Catastrophes
Similar hurdles prevent most organizations from properly preparing for disasters. But each can be overcome.
The Catastrophe of Dumbing Down Catastrophe Models
Cat models are integral to pricing catastrophe risk. But we must be wary of over-simplifying their results.
Experts Forceast Mild Hurricane Season for 2012
The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be quiet. Then again, these are merely predictions.
Mangrove Tsunami Protection
Coastal mangrove forests create a natural barrier against tsunamis.
Property Insurance and Disaster Recovery
Developing a disaster recovery plan and assembling a team to implement that plan, before a loss occurs, is invaluable.
Japan Earthquake Highlights the Worst Disaster Year in History
The most costly disaster in world history, floods everywhere, tornado outbreaks, wildfires and a rare Northeast hurricane made 2011 a year we wish never happened.
Historic Floods of the Big Muddy
This summer’s flooding of the Missouri River is the worst in its storied history of devastation.
