Speaker: Dr. Emma Reed, Chubb Insurance

Title: Catastrophes in a changing world: a perspective on the role of climate science in the insurance industry

Abstract: Climate change is among the largest risks that the insurance industry faces today. This talk will introduce catastrophe models and their use in quantifying and pricing risk, discuss how climate change is altering the risk landscape, and highlight the role that climate / Earth scientists can play in informing insurance decisions in this changing climate.