Wildfires and their implications for marine insurers

The frequency and severity of climate change and extreme weather events are on the rise. In addition to floods, hurricanes and hailstorms, wildfires are becoming an increasingly relevant risk for marine cargo insurers.

How can wildfire risks be identified before a fire occurs, and what determines whether a location is particularly exposed? In this webinar, Sarah Reuter, Team Leader, KA Risk Lab, will explore the key factors influencing wildfire risk and show how location-specific analyses can help identify potential threats at an early stage.

Sebastian Kempka, Senior Consultant Technical Risk and member of IUMI’s Loss Prevention Committee, will then discuss how wildfire risks can impact insured assets through fire and smoke. He will examine primary risk factors and loss prevention measures and use case studies of outdoor storage areas for tanks and automobiles to provide practical insights into this emerging risk.

Both experts are from KA Köln.Assekuranz Agentur.

If you have any comments or queries prior to the session, please send them to education@iumi.com.

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Thursday, 26 November 2026,  9:00-10:00 CET (Hamburg)

Thursday, 26 November 2026, 16:00-17:00 CET (Hamburg)

This webinar is free of charge.

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