2008 Natural Catastrophes Report – Invitation to Webinar for Journalists – January 15th 2009
12/29/2008
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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?
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