The Society of Actuaries Research Institute’s Catastrophe and Climate Strategic Research Program studies the impact of catastrophic events, changing climate patterns and frequency/severity of events on the public and insurance industry.
Catastrophe & Climate
Studies the impact of extreme and catastrophic events and related climate trends.
Catastrophe and Climate
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Climate Change Survey & Infographics
See the results of an online survey of 2,000 Americans on their views of climate risks and their impact. View the highlights of the flooding and wildfire infographics.
Impactful Research
Actuarial Weather Extremes Series – Sea Level Rise June 2025
Tracking sea level trends to better understand tomorrow’s coastal risks.
Climate-Induced Migration Patterns
Understand how natural disasters impact migration trends and insurer performance across U.S. states.
Incorporating Climate Change into Actuarial Practice: SOA Article Series
Learn how climate change impacts your work—read on and stay ahead!
Compound Weather Extreme Events and their Impacts
Learn how multiple climate hazards interact to impact society and the environment.
Availability of Insurance in Climate Risk Areas
Review the results of an expert panel discussion on climate change's impact on insurance.
Actuarial Weather Extremes Series
Gain insights from this report series which identifies and examines weather extremes.
Excessive Heat Research Collection
Explore this collection of articles, essays and research reports that examine the impacts of excessive heat from an actuarial perspective.
Research Opportunities
Want to get involved in current research? Check out the following:
Quantifying Mortality & Morbidity Impacts from Climate Risks
Submissions Due: July 21, 2025
Evaluating Climate Change Resilience
Submissions Due: April 18, 2025
Catastrophe Modeling for Life & Health Insurance Examining L.A. Wildfire Impacts
Submissions Due: June 18, 2025
SOA Research Institute on GitHub
Visit the SOA Research Institute’s GitHub overview page to access repositories for code from research projects. The SOA’s general GitHub page is also available.