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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Catastrophe & Climate Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter, which highlights research, news items and more.
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
National Science Foundation Grant
The SOA Research Institute received a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation for use on wildfire risk datasets and models.
A Film Dives Deep into Chronic Lyme Disease
“Just showing up and acknowledging that what this person is going through is real is absolutely the most important thing.”
How many decades in a 100-year event?
Learn about the effects of climate change and how this may impact the insurance industry.
Nitrate Contamination in Drinking Water
Delve into the potential causes of the issue with drinking water and its public health implications.
Actuarial Weather Extremes Series
Gain insights from this report series which identifies and examines weather extremes.
U.S. Climate Risk Financial Disclosures
Review the most recent NAIC climate risk disclosures survey for reporting year 2021.
Research Opportunities
Want to get involved in current research? Check out the following:
Future Implications of Climate-Induced Migration Patterns
Submissions Due: May 6, 2024
Risks Emerging from Artificial Intelligence (AI) Widespread Use
Submissions Due: May 31, 2024
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.