With the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaching, Dr. Robert Hartwig reflects on the lessons the nation and the insurance industry learned from this catastrophic event—highlighting both successes and shortcomings. He discusses advances in risk modeling, the growing polarization of disaster relief, the critical role of strong government partnerships, and more. Hartwig notes that the future of disaster relief remains uncertain. Click here to hear the full interview.
To learn more about property and casualty insurance in coastal areas, click here to view Dr. Hartwig’s Senate testimony from a hearing two years following Hurricane Katrina.