The Gen Re Perspective

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  Series: Property Matters

  Engineered Wood – The New Concrete on the Block?

  Issue: Dec 06, 2016| Property | English | Deutsch

  Thanks to advances in wood-engineered products, tall timber buildings can have the same structural integrity as steel and concrete buildings. The article discussion includes the fire risk posed by this “new” construction material.

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  Series: Property Matters

  Managing Earthquake Exposure

  Issue: Jun 29, 2015| Property | English

  Earthquake losses are difficult to predict; and these events can have a dramatic impact on our results. The author looks at some key areas that have to be reviewed when underwriting earthquake risks.

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  Series: Property Matters

  California Drought - Lessons for Underwriters?

  Issue: Jan 27, 2015| Property | English

  California has been in a state of emergency since last January. Along with a drought, the state has to deal with myriad other issues including fire and mudslides. Read our overview of the situation and what underwriters should watch.

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