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Date Published: February 2012
Comprehensive Power Point Deck: 134 Slides
Summary Power Point Deck: 51 Slides
The purpose of this research is to provide readers with an initial understanding of natural disasters (such as earthquakes, hurricanes, & tornadoes) and their impact on the financial services industry, various products & services, various markets & distribution channels, and specific financial services firms.
This research addresses the following phases:
- Early Disaster Phase
- Earthquakes Phase
- Hurricanes Phase
This research organizes historical natural disasters into four segments:
- Earthquakes
- Hurricanes
- Tornados
- Other Natural Disasters
And this research makes the following conclusions:
- Increasing Number of Natural Disasters Due to Global Warming
- Continuing Losses for Property & Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance Companies Due to Unexpected Natural Disasters
- Narrowing Difference in Impact of Natural Disasters in Developing Countries Due to Improving Construction Rules
- Future Growth Opportunity in Reinsurance