2008 Natural Catastrophes Report – Invitation to Webinar for Journalists – January 15th 2009
Munich Re and the Insurance Information Institute invite you to participate in a webinar on Thursday, January 15 at 11:00 am EST that will provide an overview of 2008 natural catastrophes.
Topics will include:
-
—
An update of US catastrophe activity (statistics and major events, including hurricane, flood, tornado and wildfire losses) How did 2008 compare to prior years?
-
—
An update of global catastrophe activity (statistics and major events, including the Chinese earthquake, Myanmar cyclone and European windstorm.) Are global events increasing in frequency and severity?
-
—
How is global warming likely influencing trends?
-
—
What are the economic implications of the significant natural catastrophes that occurred this year?
For more information please contact
Terese Rosenthal
Ph: 609-243-4339
trosenthal@munichreamerica.com
Bob Kinsella
Ph: 609-419-8527
rkinsella@munichreamerica.com