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Earthquake readiness: 12 steps to take before, during, and after an earthquake

Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently, and without warning. Be prepared and learn how to survive an earthquake with these tips.

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Measuring earthquakes: the difference between magnitude and intensity

The strength, size and impact of an earthquake are typically described using two types of measurement: magnitude and intensity scales. Although often confused, they each measure different characteristics of an earthquake.

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Rapid damage assessment tools demonstrate value in Turkish earthquake

New tools are changing how insurers respond to natural and man-made disasters, with big implications for claims and risk management, according to Zurich’s Claire Varney and John Parvin, and McKenzie Intelligence Services’ Rosina Smith.

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Resilience at the edge of the world

Ranked 23rd in total natural hazard deaths globally, it must regularly deal with earthquakes, including the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake in April, as well as recurring floods brought by monsoon rains.

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Lifers (Part II) The 1980s: Riots, racehorses and earthquakes (and more cigarettes)

What has it been like to work at Zurich for over 40 years? We asked our longest-serving employees around the world how they’ve seen the company culture evolve over the decades.

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Environmental risks: Global industry impact and business solutions

Discover how environmental risks from extreme weather to earthquakes impact global industry and what businesses can do to mitigate disruption.

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The Palu tsunami: time to reevaluate tsunami hazard assessment?

In the desperate aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that centered on Palu in the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, questions are being asked.

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Holding Steady: Coats strengthens resilience in quake-prone Turkey

A history of seismic activity in the region prompted a multinational to take a close look at its earthquake resilience. Zurich Risk Engineering helps keep employees safe and property protected.

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The Big Cat Tamer

From the frontline of wars to the frontline in the battle against climate change, Amar Rahman’s unique personal, professional and academic lives exemplify an important trait for today’s uncertain world: resilience

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Lifers (Part IV) The 21st Century: No smoking, no ties, home office

What has it been like to work at Zurich for over 40 years? We asked our longest-serving employees around the world how they’ve seen the company culture evolve over the decades.

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Earthquake readiness: 12 steps to take before, during, and after an earthquake

Measuring earthquakes: the difference between magnitude and intensity

Rapid damage assessment tools demonstrate value in Turkish earthquake

Resilience at the edge of the world

Lifers (Part II) The 1980s: Riots, racehorses and earthquakes (and more cigarettes)

Environmental risks: Global industry impact and business solutions

The Palu tsunami: time to reevaluate tsunami hazard assessment?

Holding Steady: Coats strengthens resilience in quake-prone Turkey

The Big Cat Tamer

Lifers (Part IV) The 21st Century: No smoking, no ties, home office