Andrew Coburn (catastrophe modeller)

Andrew Coburn is a catastrophe modeller specializing in the development and application of models used to estimate the potential financial losses resulting from natural and man-made disasters. He is known for his work in understanding and quantifying risk from events such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and terrorism.

Coburn's work typically involves analyzing hazard data, vulnerability assessments of structures and infrastructure, and the development of probabilistic models to simulate potential loss scenarios. He has contributed to the advancement of methodologies for assessing the resilience of communities and infrastructure to extreme events. His focus often includes the development of practical tools and techniques for risk management decision-making by governments, insurers, and other stakeholders. He has authored and co-authored several publications in the field of catastrophe risk assessment. His work informs risk transfer mechanisms such as insurance and reinsurance, and contributes to disaster risk reduction strategies globally. He is sometimes consulted by organizations seeking to understand and mitigate their exposure to catastrophic events.