The Los Angeles Wildfires: What Can We Learn About Simultaneous Event Risk Planning?

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The LA wildfires are a wake-up call for the financial sector, underscoring the need for Multi-Event Simultaneous Scenario (MESS) planning in risk management. As climate change triggers increasingly frequent and interconnected crises, financial institutions must rethink their approach to risk. Failing to prepare for cascading disasters could lead to devastating financial consequences and reshape global economies.

Jan 27, 2025

Craig Spielmann, Risk Intelligence Leader, CNM LLP

Tags: Stress Testing Operational and Non Financial Risk Resilience

The Los Angeles Wildfires: What Can We Learn About Simultaneous Event Risk Planning?

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Traditional risk management often plans for isolated events but fails to address the compounding impact of simultaneous disasters.
The financial repercussions of climate events, such as wildfires, extend beyond insurance losses to defaults on mortgages and economic instability.
Multi-Event Simultaneous Scenario (MESS) planning offers a framework to anticipate and mitigate interconnected risks effectively.
Proactive risk management requires identifying critical assets, concentration risks, and stress points to build resilience in an evolving climate landscape.