Fundamentals of Cat Modeling
Agenda
• What is catastrophe modeling?
• Why use cat models?
• How cat models work
• Cat models inputs
• Cat models outputs & analytics
• Considerations/adjustments
Fundamentals of Cat Modeling
What is Catastrophe Modeling
A computerized system that generates a robust set of simulated events and:
 Estimates the magnitude/intensity and location
 Determines the amount of damage
 Calculates the possible insured loss
Cat models are designed to answer:
 Where future events can occur
 How big future events can be
 Expected frequency of events
 Potential damage and insured loss
What is a Catastrophe Model
Cat Modeling Fundamentals
Choices of Models
How Cat Models Work
Cat Model Components
Cat Model Components
Cat Model Components
Cat Model Components
Step-by-Step Cat Modeling
Terminology - Perils
Terminology - Perils
Terminology - Perils
Terminology – Model Results
Terminology – Model Results
Terminology - RMS
Terminology - RMS
Common Data Formats
What is EDM
Raw Data
Choices of Models
25 Years of Cat Modeling
25 Years of Cat Modeling
25 Years of Cat Modeling
25 Years of Cat Modeling
25 Years of Cat Modeling
25 Years of Cat Modeling
RMS Models
RMS Models
Summary
Conclusion
Introduction to Cat Modeling

Introduction to Cat Modeling