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When Two Cat Models Diverge and Neither Is Right, What Path Does an Underwriter Take?
By Andrew Zastrow Jun 17, 2019 English
In our fast-paced, data-driven world, underwriters are increasingly dependent on Cat models to price individual risk locations. But can underwriters price an individual location accurately by using a model? Should they rely on one model, or average the...
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Cloudburst in Denmark - Just Another Tail Event?
By Jan Højgaard Oct 22, 2015 English
One of the main purposes of a reinsurer is to cover tail events, characterized by high volatility and low frequency. Some tail events, such as the occasional large industrial loss, are predictable, while others present an opportunity for learning new...
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What’s Really Happening With Hail Claims?
By Marc Dahling Jun 25, 2015 English
There’s a sense among insurers that hail storms have become more frequent and increasingly severe in the U.S., driving up property claims. But is that really true? And if it isn’t, where has that perception come from? We decided it would be worth digging...
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Series: Property MattersInvestigating Increase in Hail Claims
Issue: May 27, 2015 Property English
Perception exists in the insurance marketplace that an increasing amount of U.S. property claims are related to more hail events. We explored the validity of this perception and its nature. Here we share our observations.
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