Research Master Pre-Defense
Estimating flood damage curves using insurance claims data: Case study on the Limburg 2021 flood
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SeriesResearch Master Defense
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Speaker
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LocationRoeterseilandcampus UvA-REC E5.07
Amsterdam -
Date and time
July 10, 2026
11:30 - 13:30
Using new data from an insurer (NN), I estimate flood damage resulting from the 2021 Limburg flood. I compare my findings with damage curves previously used in the literature and by the insurer, and derive managerial implications for the insurer. My research questions are: (1) Are previously derived damage functions accurate in predicting insurance claims? (2) Does the insurer need to adjust its policies to better address flood risk?