Publications
Publications
- July 1997 (Revised September 1997)
- HBS Case Collection
USAA: Catastrophe Risk Financing
By: Kenneth A. Froot and Mark Seasholes
Abstract
Describes the first major risk financing using catastrophe bonds. Provides a basis for discussing the securitization of insurance risks.
Keywords
Financial Management; Insurance; Capital Markets; Natural Disasters; Risk Management; Bonds; Insurance Industry; Financial Services Industry; United States
Citation
Froot, Kenneth A., and Mark Seasholes. "USAA: Catastrophe Risk Financing." Harvard Business School Case 298-007, July 1997. (Revised September 1997.)