To keep up to date with the latest research findings and model updates, Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre will be hosting a one day seminar focusing on Caribbean natural hazards.

Speakers are recognised experts from the re/insurance, meteorological forecasting, cat modelling and academic fields, who will be discussing a comprehensive range of issues addressing appropriate natural hazards in their various forms.

Topics and Speakers include:

• Public-private partnerships bring parametric catastrophe insurance solutions to small states in the developing world
  (Dr Simon Young, Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) 
• Volcanic hazard and risk in the Caribbean
  (Dr Christopher Kilburn, Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre) 
• Caribbean hurricane activity and trends
  (Dr Adam Lea, Tropical Storm Risk) 
• RMS’ Caribbean Hurricane Model - Advancements and Updates in RMS North Atlantic Hurricane Model
  (Dr Christine Ziehmann, RMS) 
• Disaster preparedness in St Lucia: Just words or will it work in a real situation?
  (Jon McCue, Atkins) 
• Earthquakes and tsunami threats in the Caribbean: Past events and future prospects
  (Dr Simon Day, Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre) 
• Caribbean catastrophe risk: Practical Re/Insurance market issues
  (David Simmons, Benfield)

Cost: £250
Date: Wednesday 12th November 2008
Venue: The City Club, 19 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1DS

(The cost of the seminar includes all presentation documentation, certification of attendance, refreshments and lunch.  This event has been accredited by the CII and can be included as part of your CII CPD requirements should you consider it relevant to your professional development needs.)

TO REGISTER YOUR PLACE CONTACT:

Rebecca Coombes
T: +44 (0)20 7522 3850
E: Rebecca Coombes