• Full Agenda ~ PDF
• Full speech by Dr. Warren Smith - opening ceremony

Presentations

Oct. 25 - Morning Sessions

Session 1 - Natural Catastrophes in 2010/11, Recovery Efforts, Lessons Learned

• • Earthquake  and Tsunami in Japan - Update on Recovery Efforts and Lessons Learned
  •  Earthquakes in New Zealand- Update on Recovery Efforts and Lessons Learned
  • Earthquake in Haiti—Update on Recovery Efforts and Lessons Learned

Session 2– Experiences and Lessons Learned from the Caribbean

• CDM - Transforming DRM Policy and Practice
• Lessons Learned from the Hazard Management Experience of Jamaica and Applicability to other Small Island States
• GEM and the Seismic Research Centre in the Caribbean and their Role in Catastrophe Risk Reduction
• Economics of Climate Adaptation in the Caribbean

Oct. 25 - Afternoon Sessions

Session 3– New Initiatives

• Climate Risk Adaptation and Insurance in the Caribbean
• New CEA Cat Bond and U.S. Federal Legislation
• CEA - The Strength to Rebuild

Oct. 26 - Sessions

• Terrorism insurance: a diversity of solutions
• Terrorism insurance: a diversity of solutions - handout

WFCP Member Updates

• • Update on the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility
  • Reform of the French Nat-Cat system : What is the situation ?
  • Solvency 2 and reinsurance
  • Terrorism Schemes in the World. France: GAREAT. Questions and issues
  • ICELAND CAT FUND
  • The Norwegian National Fund for Natural Damage Assistance
  • Romania - Natural Disater Insurance Pool – PAID - Review of the first year of activity
  • Spain - Lorca earthquake: A new challenge for the Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros
  • Greetings from Switzerland
  • Taiwan - The Updates of TREIF