by solidum | Oct 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hurricane Isaias formed as a tropical storm in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico overnight on October 7, becoming the ninth named storm and the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Temporarily threatening to hit the Gulf coastline as a major hurricane,...
by solidum | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
In the night from the 24th to the 25th of June a severe Mw 7.5 earthquake occurred in the northern part of Venezuela. The tremor had interesting characteristics from a seismological point of view and is likely to cause severe physical and humanitarian damage to the...
by solidum | May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
The 2026 hurricane season is approaching its official start on June 1. The key meteorological factors influencing tropical cyclones point to a below-average to normal season in the Atlantic. This affects the tactical positioning of an ILS or cat bond portfolio. The...
by solidum | May 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
NOAA reported in its latest monthly update on the ENSO climate phenomenon that strong El Niño conditions are likely during the peak of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. In this commentary, we would like to briefly explain this climate phenomenon and outline its...
by solidum | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Climate change has become a significant factor for the insurance industry. This assessment is hardly surprising news, as the first considerations about the interplay between climate change and the insurance business were initiated in the 1970s by companies such as...
