RMS News - Earthquake Coverage

RMS is mentioned in the following natural and man-made hazard modeling and insurance industry articles and publications. See selected links for access to full articles.

	January 12, 2006	“America’s Tsunami: Are We Next?,” Discovery Channel Robert Muir-Wood is quoted on America’s tsunami risk in this documentary that explores the phenomenon of tsunami and evaluates potential risk of tsunamis to the U.S.' West Coast.
	March 16, 2005	"Guy Carpenter: Despite Small Losses from Tsunami, They are ‘Widespread Phenomenon," BestWire
	February 14, 2005	"Catastrophe Expert: Tsunami Disaster Floated More Questions for Insurers," BestWire
	February 1, 2005	"News Analysis - Pricing Risk in the Wake of the Asian Tsunami," Reinsurance
	February 1, 2005	"Comment - The Indian Ocean Tsunami: Lessons for the Future," Reinsurance
	January 31, 2005	"Insured Tsunami Losses Less Than $4B," CNN Money
	January 21, 2005	"Indian Ocean To Get Early Warning System For Tsunamis," Reactions
	January 17, 2005	"Analysis: Projecting Quake Damage Turns Into Growing Business," Nikkei Business Daily, Monday Edition This article discusses earthquake risk assessment in Japan. President Takashi Kanemori from OYO RMS is interviewed saying, "Japanese companies generally don't have clear goals for risk management" and points out that "a few undertake quantitative analyses to project damage. So they pay either huge amounts for earthquake insurance or forgo coverage." The article mentions that "OYO RMS works to give them [companies] a clear picture of probable damage and helps them understand their weak points, address them and invest the right amount to cover real risk."
	January 10, 2005	"Insured Tsunami Loss Could Reach $10 Billion," National Underwriter
	December 29, 2004	"Experts Say Tsunami Disaster Alerts Insurers to Another Catastrophe Risk," AM Best

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