Insurance engagement in flood risk reduction – examples from household and business insurance in developed countries

<p>Insurance can be an important mechanism to stimulate flood risk reduction and thus decrease losses. However, there is a gap between the theoretical potential described by academic scholars and the actual engagement of insurers. In the analysis, I have collected examples of insurers'...

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Main Author: I. Seifert-Dähnn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2018-09-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:https://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/18/2409/2018/nhess-18-2409-2018.pdf