Macroeconomic Effects from Natural Catastrophes: New Findings on the Role of Reinsurance and its Supervision

Event: International Insurance Seminar: In Pursuit of a More Resilient and Inclusive Insurance Sector

Macroeconomic Effects from Natural Catastrophes: New Findings on the Role of Reinsurance and its Supervision

22 October 2013
Author / Speaker: 
Sebastian von Dahlen, International Association of Insurance Supervisors - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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Statistics show that uninsured losses cause significant macroeconomic cost. The experiences of those countries previously hit by natural catastrophes reveal that significant differences in insurance coverage lead to various growth impacts. 

Geographical Focus: 
Global
Type of Content: 
Learning Event

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