AIR Worldwide Cat models News

AIR Expands Earthquake, Typhoon Models for Southeast Asia

Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide (AIR) said it has “significantly expanded” its earthquake and typhoon models for Southeast Asia. The new earthquake model features the ability to account for the tsunami and liquefaction subperils for Indonesia, the Philippines, and …

Updated AIR Hurricane Model for U.S. Features Storm Surge Module

Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide has updated its hurricane model for the U.S. to help insurers and reinsurers better understand and quantify the risk from hurricanes. The update features a hydrodynamic storm surge module that integrates storm parameters with …

Hong Kong’s Peak Re Licenses AIR Worldwide Catastrophe Modeling Systems

Catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide announced that Hong Kong-based Peak Reinsurance Co. Ltd., which focuses on the Asia-Pacific market, has selected AIR’s catastrophe modeling solutions to manage its catastrophe risk. “Catastrophes are a growing concern in the Asia-Pacific region as …