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Dr. Kousky Explores Climate Change's Impact on Insurance

3/16/2026

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Dr. Carolyn Kousky will examine how climate change affects extreme weather and the United States (U.S.) insurance market.
She will trace the history of disaster insurance and its role in economic recovery after disasters.
She will describe current challenges in U.S. housing markets linked to insurance.
Public-private partnerships are developing policies and tools to foster insurable communities.
The talk targets students in climate adaptation, community development, and real estate finance.

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Dr. Carolyn Kousky will examine how climate change affects extreme weather and the United States (U.S.) insurance market.
She will trace the history of disaster insurance and its role in economic recovery after disasters.
She will describe current challenges in U.S. housing markets linked to insurance.
Public-private partnerships are developing policies and tools to foster insurable communities.
The talk targets students in climate adaptation, community development, and real estate finance.