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Building Disaster Resilience: The Importance Of Data, Maps And Social Media

Overview Each year, over 200 million people around the world are affected or displaced by natural disasters. On top of the 100,000 plus lives lost each year, there is considerable economic damage. As technology continues to play a central part in our lives, disaster-relief organizations – such as the International Red Cross and Red Crescent …

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Atlantic Hurricane Season: Time To Get Ready

Editor’s note: For additional Aon Insights on storm forecasts, preparedness and response, visit the Be Prepared site. OVERVIEW When it comes to hurricanes, the cost of inadequate coverage and preparation can be extremely high. The first quarter of 2019 saw an almost 38 percent decrease in catastrophe losses stemming from hurricanes, typhoons and other natural disasters …

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The Wellbeing Revolution: Can Data Solve the Health Crisis?

OVERVIEW With medical discovery and technology advancing at a rapid pace, some analysts predict that soon we could all live beyond our 100th birthdays. But a longer life does not necessarily mean optimal health. For example, data from the European Union show that the average number of years someone is expected to continue to live …

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