The economic aftershocks of Missouri's spring of disasters may be felt for years, even by many who weren't personally affected by the storms.

One gets the feeling that the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season will abide by Murphy's Law: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. As the season officially gets underway today, here's our guide to help you get through it.

Innovations in science and the availability of storm data have led to a refined approach for assessing inland storm decay, building vulnerability, and storm surge. Insurers can utilize these innovations to prepare for the predicted “above-average” levels of activity ahead.

What are the drivers that will shape the insurance industry over the course of the next decade? What are the building blocks of insurance 2020 and what possible new business scenarios will emerge for insurers?