Up until the appearance of early insurance, financial relief for victims of natural hazards was characterised by two … help to victims was left to private charity. "Insurance" at this time meant that those who were lucky to escape the forces …

influenced by climate change. This is also of concern to the insurance sector as it registers a rise in weather-related losses …. The paper summarizes the loss trend and its causes and demonstrates that the insurance sector can contribute to a more …

the insurance industry are to give such risks a price tag by calculation of risk adequate premiums and also supporting … mitigation and adaptation by providing innovative insurance solutions. …