Managing Extreme Climate Change Risks through Insurance - Hardcover

Botzen, W. J. Wouter

 
9781107033276: Managing Extreme Climate Change Risks through Insurance
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1107033276 ISBN 13: 9781107033276
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

In recent years, the damage caused by natural disasters has increased worldwide; this trend will only continue with the impact of climate change. Despite this, the role for the most common mechanism for managing risk – insurance – has received little attention. This book considers the contribution that insurance arrangements can make to society's management of the risks of natural hazards in a changing climate. It also looks at the potential impacts of climate change on the insurance sector, and insurers' responses to climate change. The author combines theory with evidence from the rich experiences of the Netherlands together with examples from around the world. He recognises the role of the individual in preparing for disasters, as well as the difficulties individuals have in understanding and dealing with infrequent risks. Written in plain language, this book will appeal to researchers and policy-makers alike.

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About the Author

W. J. Wouter Botzen is Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Economics at the Institute for Environmental Studies, VU University Amsterdam.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1107033276
ISBN 13 
9781107033276
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
451

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