Bloomberg Intelligence analysts Matt Palazola on 2024 Hurricane Season & George Ferguson on Boeing's legal troubles and buyback plans. Topics include hurricane impacts on insurers, climate change in insurance, Boeing's fraud charges, and efforts to enhance manufacturing quality.
Insurance industry closely monitors hurricane activity for global impact on insured losses and coverage challenges.
Insurers adapt to climate change by adjusting policies, managing risk exposure, and balancing coverage offerings in vulnerable regions.
Deep dives
Impact of Hurricanes on Insurance Industry
Hurricane activity, such as the recent record-breaking storm in the Caribbean, plays a significant role in the insurance industry. Insurers closely monitor storms like Bertel, considering the potential impact on global insured losses. Past events like Hurricane Wilma in Mexico highlight the economic repercussions and insurance coverage challenges posed by such disasters. The escalating intensity of storms, compounded by factors like climate change, prompts insurers to continuously assess risk exposure and adjust policies accordingly.
Insurance Market Response to Climate Change
Insurance companies acknowledge the influence of climate change on extreme weather events, despite the complexity of directly attributing individual incidents to climate shifts. Insurers adapt by regularly repricing policies and managing their exposure to regions prone to intense storms. The evolving landscape of natural disasters, marked by record-breaking occurrences, prompts insurers to balance risk assessments and adjust coverage offerings in areas susceptible to climatic changes.
Challenges and Changes in Property Insurance Markets
Insurers navigate challenges like addressing liability loss reserves and responding to evolving risks such as wildfires and regulatory pressures, particularly affecting markets like California and Florida. Market dynamics undergo shifts as insurers assess underwriting decisions and strategic locations for coverage. In Florida, regulatory changes have influenced insurers' decisions, leading to market exits due to litigious environments. Companies like Berkshire Hathaway monitor these shifts, indicating fluctuations in market participation and risk management strategies.
On this week’s podcast: Matthew Palazola, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst of P&C Insurance on Hurricane Beryl and an overview on the 2024 Hurricane Season. And George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, and Airlines Analyst on Boeing's legal challenges and their plan to buy back Spirit AeroSystems.
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