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Title: Availability and Affordability of Insurance Under Climate Change. A Growing Challenge for the U.S.

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OSTI ID:20681390
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory LBNL, US Department of Energy, Berkeley, CA (United States)
  2. Bickerstaff, Whatley, Ryan and Burkhalter Consulting Actuaries, Indian Wells, CA (United States)
  3. Institute for Business and Home Safety, Boston, MA (United States)

The paper explores the insurability of risks from climate change, and ways in which insurance affordability and availability could be adversely impacted in the U.S. i n the coming years. It includes examples where affordability and availability of insurance are already at risk from rising weather-related losses and how future financial exposure for insurers, governments, businesses and consumers could worsen if current climate and business trends continue.

Research Organization:
Ceres, Boston, MA (United States)
OSTI ID:
20681390
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English