Weather risks and insurance (With Dr Hansi Singh)

About this episode

Peter Mansfield and Dr. Hansi Singh discuss the relationship between weather risks and the insurance industry, focusing on climate change and advancements in forecasting technology.

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this conversation, Peter Mansfield and Dr. Hansi Singh delve into the intricate relationship between weather risks and the insurance industry. They explore the scientific principles behind weather phenomena, the impact of climate change on weather patterns, and the advancements in forecasting technology, particularly through the use of AI. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding weather for insurers, especially in light of increasing extreme weather events and their associated costs. Dr. Singh shares insights from her work at Planet AI, emphasizing the need for long-range weather predictions to aid decision-making in various sectors, including insurance. We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Peter Mansfield

Guest: Dr. Hansi Singh

Topics covered

• weather risks
• insurance industry
• climate change
• forecasting technology
• AI in insurance
• extreme weather events

Keywords

• weather risks
• insurance
• climate change
• forecasting
• AI
• extreme weather
• decision-making

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Planet AI

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