Exploration of Property Insurance Benefits in Extreme Weather

Abstract

In recent years, the increasing frequency of extreme weather events has highlighted the insurance industry's dilemma - the profitability of insurance companies and the capacity of policyholders to bear the burden are in crisis. Therefore, seeking the development of property insurance in this environment is crucial. This paper establishes a Risk Assessment Model with a four-level index system, including four main indicators: natural, economic, social, and engineering defense, to assess the disaster risk and losses of a specific area. Subsequently, a Rate-Adjusted Break-Even Analysis Model is established and coupled with the Risk Assessment Model to facilitate practical insurance decision-making. By establishing this highly flexible and practical assessment system, precise indicators can be selected for evaluation based on the varying impacts of natural disasters in different regions. This will enable more accurate decision-making for local catastrophic insurance coverage. Consequently, it allows local residents to obtain better post-disaster relief protection against natural calamities, while businesses can also benefit from substantial reconstruction returns.