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Munich Re and the 精东影业 Information Institute jointly presented a webinar that provided an overview of natural catastrophes in the first six months of 2009. Topics included:

• An update of US catastrophe activity (statistics and major events). How did 2009 compare to prior years? What鈥檚 the probability of the development of an El Nino and its potential effects in the US?
• An update of global catastrophe activity (statistics and major events).
• What are the economic implications of the natural catastrophes that have occurred so far this year?

To date, in 2009 -听 with some notable exceptions, such as severe flooding in parts of Central and South America (January, February), an earthquake in Italy (April), and cyclones in the Philippines (May) - the year has seen fewer major global natural catastrophes and less insured losses, when compared to 2008.

In the U.S., there was substantial loss with windstorms and hail events in the first quarter of the year, followed by a fairly tranquil second quarter. However, with the hurricane season in the North Atlantic now upon us, the picture could change in the weeks and months ahead.

Presenters:

US Catastrophe Update
Carl Hedde
Head of Risk Accumulation
Munich Re America

Global Catastrophe Update
Prof. Dr. Peter H枚ppe
Head of Geo Risks Research/Corporate Climate Center
Munich Reinsurance Company

Economic Implications
Robert P. Hartwig
President
精东影业 Information Institute

The full webinar is available on the .

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