Aug, 2018
North Atlantic Hurricane Season Update
Colorado State University (CSU) and Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) are predicting the 2018 season to be a below normal season due to unfavorable conditions for cyclogenesis in the Atlantic.
Aug, 2018
TransReView: New York State’s Commercial Umbrealla
How to stay ahead of New York State’s Commercial Umbrella Market
Jul, 2018
2Q18 Cyber Newsletter
Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.
Jun, 2018
TransRe Medical Malpractice
On June 21st, 2018 TransRe Medical Malpractice hosted a Lunch & Learn Discussion. Four distinguished speakers spoke about trends and important topics impacting the medical malpractice community.- Liability Medical Set Asides (LMSA) – Thomas Geroulo ( Secure PDF)
- Third Party Litigation Funding – Ryan Donihue & Jack Gresh ( Secure PDF)
- Going on the offensive with your damages defense – Rich Montes ( Secure PDF)
Apr, 2018
1Q18 Cyber Newsletter
Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.
Mar, 2018
Inside Medical Liability
Analyzing Financial Strength Ratings and Adverse Verdicts on the Rise
Dec, 2017
TransReView: Healthcare PL 2017 Retrospective
Healthcare PL 2017 Retrospective
Dec, 2017
4Q17 Cyber Newsletter
Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.
Sep, 2017
3Q17 Cyber Newsletter
Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.
Aug, 2017
US Flood Insurance
Extract of IRUA Journal of Reinsurance paper on future developments in the private residential flood market.
Jun, 2017
2Q17 Cyber Newsletter
Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.
Mar, 2017
1Q17 Cyber Newsletter
Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.
Mar, 2017
Fire Following Terrorism – A Suggested Approach To Estimating Loss Potential
Since 14 U.S. states require that standard commercial fire policies include fire following an act of terrorism, even if terrorism itself is excluded, insurers need a methodology to estimate their potential losses. This paper summarizes one such approach.
Dec, 2016
4Q16 Cyber Newsletter
Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.
Dec, 2015
Catastrophe Model Implementation Uncertainty – China Typhoon Case Study
The importance of exposure data accuracy/completeness and risk characteristics in developing accurate estimated losses.
Nov, 2015
When the Levee Breaks – Sacramento’s Earthquake/Flood Potential
The implications of Sacramento’s flood and earthquake exposure to the local population and the wider California economy.
Aug, 2015
Reducing Our Risk: Innovation for Disaster Preparation
In partnership with rare.org, we reviewed a number of ideas for improving community resilience. Here we showcase the winning entries, together with the general lessons we learned from the experience.
Mar, 2015
New Madrid Seismic Zone – Implications for Insurers
A summary of the current science and popular perception of the zone and the risks associated with it, and the implications for insurers
Sep, 2014
China’s Natural Hazards – An Introduction
A summary of the science behind five major natural catastrophe exposures – typhoons, monsoons, winter storms, drought and earthquakes- and the implications for insurers.
Sep, 2014
Role of Global Reinsurance In Strengthening Disaster Risk Resilience (GRF)
The Global Reinsurance Forum (of which TransRe is a founding member) highlights the role of an integrated risk management structure (government regulation, improved engineering in addition to (re)insurance) to improve society’s resilience to natural and man-made disasters.
May, 2014
European Extratropical Cyclones – Implications for Local Insurers
The climatology and effects of Atlantic storms as they impact Europe, including extracts from an Accuweather study on climate signals and storm paths, and the implications for insurers.
Mar, 2014
Global Climate Influencers – El Nino Southern Oscillation
The effects and impacts of this most studied climate pattern that emanates from the Pacific Ocean, affects global weather patterns, and the implications for insurers.
Feb, 2014
Global Climate Influencer – Arctic Oscillation
A summary of the science behind this phenomenon, its impact on extreme weather conditions in the Northern Hemisphere, and the implications for insurers.
Feb, 2014
Global Climate Influencer – Madden Julian Oscillation
How this climate phenomenon influences heavy rainfall and tropical cyclone patterns from the Indian Ocean and around the world, and the implications for insurers.
Jan, 2014
Mexico’s Tropical Cyclones – Implications for Local Insurers
An overview of the hurricane climatology for Mexico’s Pacific and Atlantic coasts, the impact on weather phases, and the implications for insurers.
Oct, 2013
Brazil’s Flood & Droughts – Implications for Local Insurers
A summary of the wide range of climate conditions which interact to form persistent weather patterns, their impact on Brazil, and the implications for insurers.