Insurance and risk transfer

The report sets out a four-pillar framework: financing, institutional arrangements and partnerships, programmes and delivery systems, and data and information, for making finance and delivery operate as one system.

After years underestimating the risks posed by climate-fueled disasters, the U.S. home insurance industry is in turmoil. In vulnerable areas, rising insurance costs are upending housing markets and communities.

This report provides an overview of financial protection gaps that can leave individuals under-protected and put their financial well-being at risk in selected Asian countries.

As climate volatility escalates, insurers face a critical inflection point. Responses like hiking premiums and cutting coverage are no longer enough, a new resilience strategy is emerging to drive growth, restore trust and strengthen client partnerships.

Just 10 days after the Kamchatka tsunami hit its shores, the island nation of Samoa received a payout from the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC), a regional development insurer.

Extreme weather disasters — made larger, longer, and more intense by climate change — are taking an heavier toll on the possession that many Americans consider to be their most important asset: the home.

Understanding climate risk in the housing market is essential, as these challenges not only affect residential safety but also influence property values, insurance costs, and overall market stability.