Description: In the early morning of July 26, 2022, an extreme precipitation event hit St. Louis, leading to a new all-time record for daily precipitation and widespread flash flooding in the metro area, with one fatality reported so far. Government officials at the state, county, and city levels declared states of emergency, allowing affected residents and business to access assistance and resources. Several roads and Metrolink stations were submerged and impassable. Metrolink damage is estimated at $18-20 million, with some stations expected to be shut down for two weeks.

Description: This research studies catastrophe insurance pools covering losses caused by extreme weather events.

Description: Excel spreadsheet for Extracting Subsets of Data from GHCN Daily Dataset.

Description: The Mortality and Longevity and Catastrophe and Climate Strategic Research Programs are pleased to make available a report summarizing an expert panel brought together to discuss the impact of wildfires on U.S. health and life insurers.

Description: The Society of Actuaries Research Institute’s Catastrophe and Climate Strategic Research Program is pleased to release the following essay exploring the Actuarial Role in addressing Severe Thunderstorm Risks.

Description: This report highlights three major weather stories that unfolded across the month of August.

Description: This report highlights major weather stories that unfolded across the month of November 2010.

Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a wide-ranging impact in areas of interest to practicing actuaries. Correlations exist between the pandemic and many topics varying across a range of practice areas. The SOA Catastrophe & Climate Strategic Research Program Steering Committee has sponsored these visualizations exploring the correlation between the COVID-19 pandemic and a theme of choice of the individual contributing authors.

Description: Actuarial Weather Extremes: August 2020 Hurricanes, Earthquake, Derecho, Extreme Heat and Wildfire

Description: Heavy Precipitation in the U.S. Southeast, and Dry Conditions in California This report highlights major weather stories that unfolded across the month of February 2020.