January 4, 2022
KCC Event Brief - Marshall Fire
KCC estimates the impacts of the Marshall Fire using the high-resolution KCC US Wildfire Reference Model.
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KCC estimates the impacts of the Marshall Fire using the high-resolution KCC US Wildfire Reference Model.
KCC estimates the impacts of the December 2021 Tornado Outbreak / Quad-State Tornado using the high-resolution KCC SCS Reference Model.
KCC discusses the impact of climate change on hurricanes and quantifies what this means for insured wind losses as well as the incorporation of climate change in the KCC US Hurricane Reference Model Version 3.0.
KCC estimates the impacts of Hurricane Nicholas using the high-resolution US Hurricane Reference Model.
KCC estimates the impacts of the 2021 M7.0 Mexico Earthquake using the high-resolution KCC Mexico Earthquake Reference Model.
KCC estimates the impacts of Hurricane Ida using the high-resolution KCC Caribbean and US Hurricane Reference Models.
KCC estimates the impacts of Hurricane Grace using the high-resolution KCC Caribbean and Mexico Hurricane Reference Models.
KCC estimates the impacts of Hurricane Henri using the high-resolution KCC US Hurricane Reference Model.
KCC estimates the impacts of Tropical Storm Fred using the high-resolution KCC Caribbean and US Hurricane Reference Models.
KCC discusses the highlights of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) released on August 9, 2021.
KCC estimates the impacts of the 2021 M7.2 Haiti Earthquake using the high-resolution KCC Caribbean Earthquake Reference Model.
KCC estimates the impacts of Hurricane Elsa in the US and Caribbean using the high-resolution KCC US and Caribbean Hurricane Reference Models.
The 2020 hurricane season broke records for the number of named storms that formed in the Atlantic and for the number of named storms that made landfall in the US. Throughout the season, KCC monitored impacts of landfalling storms before, during, and after landfall. This report shares insights gleaned from the historic 2020 season.
KCC estimates the impacts of Hurricane Zeta in the US and Mexico using the high-resolution KCC US and Mexico Hurricane Reference Models.
KCC estimates the impacts of Hurricane Delta on the US and Mexico using the high-resolution KCC US and Mexico Hurricane Reference Models.
KCC estimates the impacts of Hurricane Sally on the US using the high-resolution KCC US Hurricane Reference Model.
KCC estimates the impacts of Hurricane Laura on the Caribbean and US using the high-resolution KCC US and Caribbean Hurricane Reference Models.
KCC estimates the impacts of Hurricane Isaias on the Caribbean and US using the high-resolution KCC US and Caribbean Hurricane Reference Models.
KCC estimates the impacts of Hurricane Hanna on the US using the high-resolution KCC US Hurricane Reference Model.
KCC estimates the impacts of Tropical Storm Fay on the US using the high-resolution KCC US Hurricane Reference Model.
KCC estimates the impacts of Tropical Storm Cristobal on the US using the high-resolution KCC US Hurricane Reference Model.
Forecasters are in agreement that 2020 will be an above average hurricane season. The coronavirus pandemic will influence hurricane preparedness and response and will likely impact hurricane losses if there are landfalling events. This Event Brief examines potential impacts in three areas: preparation, claims adjusting, and reconstruction.
Belgium has had more deaths per capita than any other country and two and a half times as many deaths per million as Sweden. Yet Belgium has instituted strict lockdown orders while Sweden did not. This Event Brief looks at data from the two countries to compare the relative effectiveness of different pandemic responses.
The US is now more than two months into the Coronavirus crisis and much is being learned from the data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and state health departments. This Event Brief shares insights from KCC analyses of the available data on deaths and hospitalizations resulting from COVID-19.
Typhoon Jebi caused the highest insured losses from a typhoon in the Asia-Pacific region. This white paper examines the meteorological and historical context of this event, shares the results of a KCC post-event survey, and discusses the frequency and severity of tropical cyclones in Japan based on the KCC Japan Typhoon Reference Model.
KCC estimates impacts in the Caribbean and US from Hurricane Dorian using the KCC high-resolution Hurricane Reference Model.
Hurricane Dorian impacted the Bahamas with record wind speeds of 185 mph. In addition to the catastrophic intensity, the storm stalled over the Abaco and Grand Bahama Island. In this report, KCC estimates the impacts from this event.
Japan has experienced some of the most devastating earthquakes in recent history, and even though the country has strong seismic building codes and construction techniques, it is at risk for very large loss producing events. This report examines factors contributing to earthquake risk in Japan, including the frequency and loss potential of large magnitude events, and how (re)insurers can effectively manage major earthquakes with the KCC US Japan Earthquake Reference Model.
Following the 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake, KCC has estimated the total loss from the event using the KCC US Earthquake Reference Model and conducted a post–event damage survey.
Based on the high–resolution KCC US Hurricane Reference Model, KCC has estimated insured loss from Hurricane Barry.
The 2018 North Atlantic Hurricane Season was a slightly above average season, and four landfalling storms cause significant impacts to the US. KCC carefully monitored the impacts of hurricanes before, during, and after landfall and gleaned important insights.
Based on the high-resolution KCC US Hurricane Reference Model, KCC has estimated insured loss from Hurricane Michael.
Based on the high-resolution KCC US Hurricane Reference Model, KCC has estimated insured loss from Hurricane Florence.
The 2017 Hurricane season brought multiple major hurricanes to the US and Caribbean. Before, during, and after landfall, KCC monitored storms for potential impacts and provided industry loss estimates based on the KCC high-resolution hurricane reference model.
Based on the high-resolution KCC US Hurricane Reference Model, KCC has estimated insured loss from Hurricane Alberto.
Based on the high-resolution KCC US Severe Convective Storm (SCS) Reference Model, KCC has estimated insured loss from a May 11-16 event.
Over the past several years, insurers have experienced increasingly large losses from severe convective storms (SCS). KCC scientists have examined potential factors contributing to this increase, including long-term climate change and cyclical factors.
Based on the high-resolution KCC US Hurricane Reference Model, KCC has estimated insured loss from Hurricane Nate.
Based on the high-resolution KCC Hurricane Reference Model, KCC has estimated insured loss from Hurricane Maria.
Based on the high-resolution KCC Hurricane Reference Model, KCC has estimated insured loss from Hurricane Irma.
Based on the high-resolution KCC US Hurricane Reference Model, KCC has estimated insured loss from Hurricane Harvey.
Based on the high-resolution KCC US Hurricane Reference Model, KCC has estimated insured loss from Hurricane Matthew in Florida.
Dr. Nozar Kishi contributed to "The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes: Cascading Geological Hazards and Compounding Risks," published in Frontiers in Built Environment, Volume 2.
Hurricane Patricia could have been a lot worse had it made landfall in a more populated region of Mexico. This report examines the impacts of a storm like Patricia making landfall in a densely populated area of the US.
Hurricane Katrina was a stark reminder that strong winds are only part of the story when it comes to hurricanes. Storm surge is impacted by many factors, and different cities are highly susceptible to significant storm surge inundation.
Investors need to be aware of short and long-term impacts of hurricanes on the catastrophe market. This paper provides context on climate change for investors.
Industry exposure has increased between 2012 and 2014 and correspondingly so has catastrophe loss potential. Characteristic Events (CEs) provide (re)insurers with a better understanding of location-level catastrophe loss potential.
RiskInsight®, KCC's open loss modeling platform, has the capability for users to create bespoke catastrophe models that fit their specific needs.
KCC scientists and engineers conducted post-event damage survey following the 2014 South Napa Earthquake. This provided a unique opportunity to validate the KCC US Earthquake Reference Model.
Using the high-resolution KCC US Earthquake Reference Model, KCC scientists estimated the ground motion and insured loss for the 2014 La Habra Earthquake.
In any season, a major hurricane can cause a solvency-impairing loss to insurers and reinsurers. Characteristic Events (CEs) can be used as an additional risk metric to scientifically identify high-risk exposure concentrations.
The Characteristic Event (CE) methodology provides transparent and intuitive information.
While Superstorm Sandy was unusual, future storms can result in even more severe damage to the Northeastern US. On the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, KCC provides insight into the vulnerability of the Northeastern US to coastal storms and storm surge flooding.
The Great New England Hurricane of 1938 was a deadly and devastating hurricane that made landfall in Bellport, Long Island. If the same event occurred today, the insured damages and economic losses could be larger than any other storm.
As property values increase across the US, there are more concentrated pockets of exposure, particularly in areas vulnerable to natural catastrophes. RiskInsight® open and transparent risk management platform includes a detailed industry exposure database that enables effective risk management.
KCC engineers completed a post disaster field survey of damage following Superstorm Sandy and collected key observations and insights.
Twenty-eight storms are expected to cause $10 billion or more of insured losses if they were to occur again today, and one is estimated to cause losses in excess of $100 billion.
Hurricane Isaac made landfall at the end of August in Louisiana as a Category 1 hurricane. KCC has generate a windfield footprint for the storm.
Most insurance companies manage catastrophe risk at the 1 in 100 and 1 in 250 year return period losses. Characteristic Events (CEs) provide insurers with estimates of losses more directly tied to the scientific probability of events occurring.
KCC's most recent evaluation of near-term hurricane models includes a discussion of more transparent models and comparison of actual to modeled results. The Hurricane Frequency Paradox and hurricane activity of the first decade of the 21st century are also discussed.
The current report by KCC examines projected versus actual model losses for recent hurricanes and discusses why these comparisons are important for understanding model assumptions.
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