Reinsurers learn to test the temperature.
You may not be able to predict the weather, but you might be able to hedge against severe weather events. Robert Muir-Wood explains the weather risk market.
The weather risk market took off at the end of 1997 and the volume oftraded swaps and options last year exceeded $1bn in an estimated 800
individual transactions.
This burst of activity was triggered by
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@postonline.co.uk or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.postonline.co.uk/subscribe
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@postonline.co.uk to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@postonline.co.uk to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Printing this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@postonline.co.uk
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Copying this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@postonline.co.uk
Most read
- British Insurance Awards 2024 shortlist revealed
- British Insurance Technology Awards shortlist 2024 announced
- Direct Line aims to cut costs by £100m following £189m loss