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KCC Hosts CATLAB® 2026 in Boston

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Karen Clark & Company (KCC) is pleased to announce CATLAB® 2026, taking place in Boston from June 2–4. This annual event convenes leading insurers, reinsurers, and ILS investors for three days of in-depth discussions on the most consequential trends shaping catastrophe risk and the evolution of advanced modeling techniques. The program features expert-led presentations, demonstrations, and workshops exploring advances in science and technology.

This year’s conference will also include expert guest speakers covering a range of topics, including:

  • Emerging construction advancements, including 3D-printed homes
  • Advances in hurricane forecasting
  • Anti-fragile building and material design
  • New research from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)

KCC scientists, engineers, and experts will present the latest insights and innovations across the KCC platform, including:

  • Major model updates and event retrospectives, including the LA wildfires and the 2025-26 winter storm season
  • Enhancements to construction and occupancy classifications, along with exposure and property replacement cost updates
  • Advancements in the RiskInsight® open loss modeling platform
  • Strategies to leverage KCC LiveEvents™ to strengthen event response workflows

“(Re)insurers are operating in an increasingly complex risk environment, where traditional approaches are often insufficient,” said Glen Daraskevich, KCC Executive Vice President. “By connecting scientific advances with practical applications, CATLAB empowers dynamic and informed decision-making for (re)insurers.”

“CATLAB has become the premier forum for engaging with the latest science and modeling advancements,” said Karen Clark, KCC CEO. “No other industry event facilitates such direct interaction between leading scientific and industry practitioners.”

For more information about CATLAB 2026, or to schedule an interview about any of the CATLAB topics, reach out to KCC’s media contact at pnunes@gregoryagency.com.

About Karen Clark & Company

Karen Clark & Company (KCC) provides advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services for deeper insight into climate, weather, and catastrophe risk. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management who work with company executives to enhance business strategies, competitive advantage, and financial results. KCC models cover tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, winter storms, wildfires, floods, and earthquakes in over 80 countries. For more information, please visit www.karenclarkandco.com.

Contacts

Media Contact
Camaryn Sapienza
Gregory
csapienza@gregoryagency.com
(630) 699-9865

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Contacts

Media Contact
Camaryn Sapienza
Gregory
csapienza@gregoryagency.com
(630) 699-9865

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