Mapping risk

Chris Ewing, catastrophe model developerAon Benfield Impact Forecasting

Last month, windstorm Christian hit western Europe with insured losses likely to breach €1bn ($1.35nn), while the devastation of typhoon Haiyan has caused destruction to lives and property in the Philippines. In each of these events, mapping has been central to understanding the timeline of the event, the damage caused and the geographical extent of human and economic losses.