The Mitigation of Socio-natural Hazards through Smart Insurance Contracts

Doctoral Thesis

Andrea Jonathan Pagano, Riga Technical University, Latvia
ORCID iDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7408-5332

This Doctoral Thesis delves into insurance’s multifaceted and multidisciplinary role in protecting individuals, communities, and societies against the financial burdens of socio-natural disasters. The research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic mechanisms through which insurance functions as a risk transfer and risk reduction instrument, examining its potential for influencing disaster preparedness, resilience, and urban-societal adaptation. The research investigates the evolving role of disaster insurance, including the challenges and opportunities it presents in the face of an increasingly unpredictable climate.

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27.03.2024.

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276

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Published online

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RTU Press

Country of Publication

Latvia