Floods and other secondary perils: Opportunity or threat for the industry?

Industry dialogue on 2021 natural catastrophe sigma
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Date 18 May 2022
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Our experts and special guests review the 2021 natural catastrophes and how the industry can improve resilience on secondary perils.

About the event

The Swiss Re Institute's annual Natural Catastrophe sigma has become the benchmark in documenting the human and financial impact from natural disasters. The report compares these losses to prior years and historical averages to put the year in perspective.

Each sigma provides a more detailed look at specific perils, including causes and trend for the peril, impact on the insurance industry and what can be done to reduce the risk of the peril and recover when it strikes. For the 2021 sigma, the special focus is on floods and how this secondary peril is rivaling primary perils in terms of damage.

Our hybrid event will look at the main natural catastrophe loss drivers for 2021 and how the year stacks up against others. We'll take a deeper dive on flood risk and what the insurance industry can do to help build societal resilience in the face of increasing secondary perils. 

Registration is closed. Please contact Ivo_Bazzani@swissre.com if you are interested in receiving post-conference material.

Benefits of attending on site:

  • Expert insights to help you manage within the 2022 nat cat risk landscape
  • Industry leaders' views on nat cat trends and opportunities
  • How to deal with climate change and other risk trend impacts
  • Access to Swiss Re's experts and leaders
  • Exclusive dining and networking with industry experts and peers

Benefits of attending virtually:

  • Expert insights to help you manage within the 2022 nat cat risk landscape
  • Industry leaders' views on nat cat trends and opportunities
  • How to deal with climate change and other risk trend impacts
  • Online engagement with experts and virtual participants

 

 

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Time Local time zone is CET Topic Speakers
15:00-15:10 Welcome
15:10-15:25 sigma 2021 – Key figures, events and outliers
15:25-15:40 The rising risk of flood
15:40-15:55 S&P Global Ratings' insights on Re/Insurance industry's exposure to natural disasters
15:55-16:15 Break
16:15-17:15 Panel discussion - Secondary Perils: How can the industry improve resilience?
17:15-17:30 Closing remarks
17:30-19:00 Apéro

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