Managing Extreme Climate Change Risks through Insurance

W. J. Wouter Botzen

ISBN 10: 1107033276 / ISBN 13: 9781107033276

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2013

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Managing Extreme Climate Change Risks through Insurance
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107033276
• ISBN 13: 9781107033276
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 157H x 29D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 157 millimeters height by 29 millimeters depth
• Weight: 803 grams

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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.

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.