earthquake
RMS Commentary on the April 7 Japan Earthquake
On Thursday, April 7 (11:32pm local time) a magnitude Mw7.1 earthquake occurred offshore the east coast of Honshu, Japan – a powerful aftershock of...
Aon Benfield launches Cyprus earthquake model to bridge gap in market
Aon Benfield has launched an earthquake model for Cyprus, as insurers seek to increase their understanding of seismic risk in the region. Impact Forecasting,...
Lloyd’s : confidence in dealing with claims
The Lloyd's of London insurance market is confident it can deal easily with claims from Japan's earthquake even though natural disasters almost halved its...
Hiscox estimates impact of 2011 major natural catastrophes
Hiscox has undertaken a first estimate of the impact of the 2011 New Zealand earthquake and the 2011 Queensland floods. The Group also makes...
AIG unit forecasts Japan quake loss of $700 mn in Q1
Insurer AIG said Friday that Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami disaster would cost its Chartis subsidiary $700 million in the first quarter of 2011.
AIG...
Canadians empty pharmacies of iodide tablets
Fearing a nuclear meltdown in quake-hit Japan, Canadians living on the Pacific Coast are ignoring health authorities and emptying pharmacies of anti-radiation medicines, media...
AIR Worldwide preliminary estimate on Japan earthquake
Based on currently available information, catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide estimates that insured property losses from the Mw9.1 earthquake that struck Japan on Friday...
Options : nuclear contamination
Evacuation, temporary shelter and iodine pills are the chief weapons for protecting civilians against nuclear fallout, experts say.
A blast on Saturday that wrecked...
RMS Commentary on Japan Earthquake
On Friday, March 11 a powerful magnitude 8.9 Mw (moment magnitude) earthquake occurred offshore the east coast of Honshu, Japan (02:46pm local time). The...
Aon Benfield Cat Alert: Japan Mega-Earthquake and Tsunami
A mega-earthquake and tsunami struck off the northeastern coast of Japan this morning, with initial reports suggesting significant damage, injuries and fatalities. The United...
Swiss Re shares drop amid Japan quake
Shares in Swiss Re, one of the world's biggest reinsurers, fell 4.6 percent in early trading on Friday after Japan was struck by its...
XL Group announces preliminary losses for New Zealand
XL Group today announced preliminary net loss estimates for the earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand on February 22, 2011.
The Company’s preliminary loss estimates...
New Zealand quake to cost insurers up to USD12 billion
Swiss Re estimated Wednesday that February's New Zealand earthquake would cost insurers up to $12 billion. "The total insured claims for the insurance sector...
AIR Estimates Insured Losses from the New Zealand Earthquake at Between 3.5 billion USD and 8 billion USD
AIR Worldwide Estimates Insured Losses from the Mw6.1 New Zealand Earthquake at Between NZD 5 billion (3.5 billion USD) and NZD 11.5 billion (8...
RMS comments on earthquake in New Zealand
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IAG revises FY11 guidance following Christchurch earthquake
IAG said that its New Zealand businesses, which include State and NZI, were rapidly mobilising in response to the destructive 6.3 magnitude earthquake that...
Catlin estimates losses from New Zealand earthquake
Catlin Group Limited, international specialty property/casualty insurer and reinsurer, announces an estimate of the financial impact of the 4 September 2010 New Zealand earthquake...
Aon Benfield : UCL Hazard Centre comment on Indonesian earthquake
Dr Simon Day, researcher at the Aon Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre, explains the science behind the Indonesian earthquake and tsunami.
- Small earthquake in...
Earthquake : advice to not rush into home damage settlement
Earthquake survivor warns not to hurry any settlement for home damage as Canterbury residents begin to discuss with their insurance companies.
Insurance expert Andrew Hooker...
IAG / New Zealand : quake losses absorbed by reinsurance arrangments
Insurance Australia Group says it is too early to determine the extent of damage after the quake in Christchurch. The insurer said it is...
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