Catastrophe Insurance

Catastrophe insurance is different from other types of insurance from a business standpoint. It is difficult to estimate the total potential exposure to and cost of an insured loss especially since a catastrophic event often results in an extremely large number of claims being filed at the same time. These catastrophes have had a severe impact on the entire economy and social lives. No country in the world is an exception to the rule of nature. So is India. India is a country that is highly vulnerable to major catastrophes. Rapid industrial development and urbanization coupled with effects of climate change has aggravated the disasters. No specific natural disaster policy is sold in India. It is part of regular fire insurance that covers damage to the property. India is witnessing a shift in climate patterns in various parts of the country. From this perspective catastrophe risks such as natural disasters or acts of God pose a severe risk to insurance companies.