This is the first book that systematically analyzes how catastrophe models can be used for assessing and managing risks of extreme events. It focuses on natural disaster risk, but also discusses the management of terrorism risk. Three leading catastrophe modeling firms (AIR Worldwide, EQECAT, RMS) examine the role of catastrophe modeling in rate setting, portfolio management and risk financing. Given the uncertainties associated with terrorism, the book points out the opportunities for utilizing catastrophe models to set insurance rates and to examine public-private partnerships for providing financial assistance in the event of a terrorist attack.

Based on the research that has been conducted at Wharton over the past five years on catastrophic risk Brings together the joint effort with the three leading modeling firms [Applied Insurance Research Worldwide (AIR), EQECAT, and Risk Management Solutions (RMS)] and Wharton taking a lead on writing specific chapters, but with the other groups providing feedback and input Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Introduction: Needs, Stakeholders, and Government Initiatives.- An Introduction to Catastrophe Models and Insurance.- The Risk Assessment Process: The Role of Catastrophe Modeling in Dealing with Natural Hazards.- Sources, Nature, and Impact of Uncertainties on Catastrophe Modeling.- Use of Catastrophe Models in Insurance Rate Making au]Dennis^Kuzak.- Insurance Portfolio Management.- Risk Financing.- The Impact of Mitigation on Homeowners and Insurers: An Analysis of Model Cities.- The Impact of Risk Transfer Instruments: An Analysis of Model Cities.- Extending Catastrophe Modeling To Terrorism.