In this issue we consider catastrophic losses, and weigh the opinions of those that would write the check should they occur.

Could a tsunami destroy everything from Boston to Miami? If it did, would we even stand a chance?

For the fourth year running, the magazine’s edit team wins an award for its coverage of emerging risks.

Crumbling roads and bridges isolate companies and trigger business interruption losses.

Growing populations and rising property values, combined with an increase in high-severity catastrophes, are pushing the insurance protection gap to a critical level.

Climate change is having a radical impact on grape growing and winemaking.

New materials, methods and ideas are empowering property owners to rein in their catastrophe risks.

Of all of the natural hazards, flood is the most expensive.

A new bond framework can provide dividends for completing infrastructure projects that boost resilience.

We focus on the risk mitigation and coverage challenges of climate change, economic nationalism, cyber business interruption and artificial intelligence.

As seas rise, so does the risk that buyers will become leery of taking on mortgages along our coasts. 

That property in the foothills may look enticing, but climate change is driving an increasing occurrence of mudslides.

A new report helps insurers — and regulators — benchmark progress on climate change preparedness.

A new report helps insurers — and regulators — benchmark progress on climate change preparedness.

Public and private sector experts are planning resiliency efforts to combat potential disaster losses and the problem of underinsurance.

The oceans’ critical impact on property risk is just beginning to be understood.

Parametric weather products offer event organizers improved protection of revenues in an increasingly unpredictable climate.

Hailstorms are happening more often and striking more severely. The insurance industry is trying to find ways to mitigate the damage.

California’s chief insurance regulator asks insurers to divest themselves of thermal coal holdings.

The short- and long-term challenges of climate change are motivating low-lying municipalities to explore options and form strategic partnerships.