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Risk management from space

Dave Fox, Chief Executive Officer at Geospatial Insight, explains how satellite and drone technology have transformed the ability of insurers and reinsurers to assess risks and losses from natural catastrophes.

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Welcome to our world

We are often asked exactly what it is we do here at Geospatial Insight! So, we thought we’d take the new year as an opportunity to explain the who, why, how and where of what we do

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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

Hurricane Harvey had a catastrophic effect on Houston and its surrounds, displacing approximately 1 million people and causing an estimated $75 billion in damage. Rainfall reached 50 inches in some areas, and the storm unloaded 27 trillion gallons of water onto Houston and southeast Texas.

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Hurricane Maria

When Hurricane Maria battered the Caribbean in 2017, the damage was indescribable. Antigua and Barbuda’s ambassador to the United States, Ronald Sanders, described the civilization of his island as “extinguished.” While varying in degree, the overriding message of sadness and loss was shared across the region.

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Storm Eva – UK floods

Between Storms Desmond, Eva and Frank, the month of December 2015 was Britain’s wettest in history. Additional records for peak river flow and heaviest single-day rainfall were also endured. The resultant flooding caused damages of an estimated £5 billion and subjected the weary residents of Northern England to dozens of flood warnings and road closures.

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Earthquake Pescara Del Tronto, Italy

When a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit central Italy on 24th August 2016, it forced thousands of Italians into homelessness and precipitated 45,000 aftershocks and four more devastating quakes. Italy’s losses in the six months following were estimated at €23 billion, with direct damages estimating €4.5 billion.

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