Extreme events and insurance 2011: annus horribilis
The Geneva Report No.5
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The year 2011 was unquestionably an annus horribilis in terms of natural catastrophes and this publication offers a reflection on these events. Comprising a series of high quality contributions providing both a global and detailed picture of the 2011 events. These contributions also offer a rigorous analysis of the role and mechanisms of insurance in managing climate risk and other extreme events.