US Hurricane Reference Model

With Atlantic hurricanes becoming more intense in a warming climate, the KCC US Hurricane Reference Model provides comprehensive wind, storm surge, and inland flooding impacts from potential future tropical cyclones

Highlights

Real-Time Validation

Model accuracy is demonstrated by KCC LiveEvents™, which provide high-resolution claims and loss estimates as events unfold

Current Climate Trends

Incorporation of the impacts of climate change captures future storm behavior and potential future losses

Accurate Risk Metrics

High-resolution event footprints provide the basis for the most comprehensive and accurate risk metrics for insurers and reinsurers

Hurricane Michael (2018)
Panama City, Florida
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US Hurricane Snapshot

Hurricanes can impact any location along the US Atlantic coast. The full and consistent spatial coverage of the KCC US Hurricane Reference Model eliminates instances of over- and under-sampled locations, ensuring that the model output reflects true loss potential and reduces hidden surprises in your portfolio. The KCC US Hurricane Reference Model has undergone extensive external peer review, including evaluation and approval by the Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology (FCHLPM) for both wind and flooding.

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