Risk perception - all at a glance
General
Aimed at a broad audience, general risk perception publications are intended mainly for clients and analysts, but also for the media and specific public segments. As Swiss Re’s vehicle for investigating current issues, they promote awareness of risks and contribute to the common search for new solutions.
Pervasive computing
The risk landscape of the future
Nanotechnology - Small matter, many unknowns
Too big to ignore: the impact of obesity on mortality trends
Terrorism risk in property insurance and their insurability after 11 September
Opportunities and risks of climate change
Preparedness - Basics of business continuity management
Space weather - Hazard to the earth?
Safety culture - a reflection of risk awareness
Electrosmog - a phantom risk
Natural catastrophes
Swiss Re has been investigating questions relating to natural catastrophes for many years with an aim to better assess and manage the risks from natural disasters in the insurance industry. Findings from its catastrophe research are published for the insurance industry and all interested sectors of the general public.
A shake in insurance history - The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Natural catastrophes and reinsurance
Storm over Europe - An underestimated risk
Twister! The professional reinsurer's perspective
Floods - an insurable risk?
Tropical cyclones
Earthquake risk in Canada - Key factors to consider
The Great Hanshin Earthquake: trial, error, success
Further information on natural catastrophes
Top Topics
Large loss fact files
Swiss Re publications 2007
