Deciding When BPO Makes Sense: Homesite Insurance's 3 CriteriaSeptember 13, 2012The Boston-based personal lines P&C carrier recently called on Blue Cod Technologies to manage its California earthquake business. Homesite CIO Peter Settel shares the criteria that the BPO relationship had to meet.
Va. Earthquake Spurs Discussion Over InsuranceAugust 24, 2011After a relatively minor temblor spooked residents of the densely populated Boston-Washington corridor, consumers may begin to take this risk seriously.
Japan Earthquake: A CAT Management RetrospectiveMay 04, 2011The massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami and nuclear emergency in Japan have touched many insurers. But the full scope of the damage is still unknown.
Japan Aftershock Not as Bad as Originally FearedApril 08, 2011A tsunami warning issued shortly after the 7.1 magnitude quake occurred was quickly lifted and relatively minimal damage has been reported.
After a Fortnight, Japan Situation Remains Unclear March 25, 2011News this morning, two weeks after the original earthquake, of a potential reactor breach at a stricken nuclear plant headlines the week's developments.
Argo Group Says Christchurch Quake Losses $35m to $45mMarch 18, 2011The Bermuda-based specialty international direct and reinsurance underwriter demurred from publishing an estimate on the March 11 Japan earthquake owing to limited information and significant remaining uncertainties.
Carriers in Japan Must Buck Their Reputation March 15, 2011Research finds that Japanese consumers have a poor view of the insurance industry, but carriers can show that it's unwarranted in their response to the earthquake.
More Video and Other Updates on Japanese Quake and TsunamiMarch 11, 2011The country's broadcasting arm, NHK; as well as several other outlets, have posted several videos showing the destructive power of this morning's seismic event.
Technology Shows the World Scope of Japan Earthquake DisasterMarch 11, 2011Technology shows the world scope of Japan earthquake disaster; even within a few hours or the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami there was a tremendous amount of information about the scope of the tragedy.
RMS Debuts Earthquake Risk Parametric Industry Loss IndexJanuary 21, 2010Paradex U.S. Earthquake combines ground shaking data from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) ShakeMaps with industry exposure data to calculate insured loss estimates.
