All Eyes on Research: Hail and the Climate Crisis with Victor Gensini (NIU)

Description: All Eyes on Research is a podcast miniseries by the insurance information institute. This series invites guests, each of whom are Triple-I Non-Resident Scholars, to discuss their findings and the importance of research with Dr. Michel Léonard, Triple-I Chief Economist and Data Scientist and Marina Madsen, Triple-I Economic Research Analyst. They have thoughtful and actionable conversations about front line research surrounding topics such as insurance, economics, and climate. The hosts and guests give listeners opportunities to truly engage with scholar's current and upcoming research projects and publications.   What You'll Hear in This Episode:  In this episode of All Eyes on Research, Triple-I Economic Research Analyst Marina Madsen interviews meteorology professor in the Department of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment at Northern Illinois University and leading expert in convective storm research, Dr. Victor Gensini. Marina and Victor discuss the encroaching threat of convective storms to businesses and individuals alike. They delve into insurance implications of climate change and the evolving threat of hail, highlighting how patterns such as urbanization only amplify risk and future losses. Finally, Victor focuses on the importance of research, and shares with the audience the exciting projects he is currently working on.    Acronyms used in this episode:  SCS: Severe convective storms NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ICECHIP: Institute Collaborative Experiment for the Collection of Hail in the Plains CIRCS: Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Convective Storms   Triple-I's Resources on Convective Storms:  Severe Convective Storms: State of the Risk Severe Convective Storms White Paper   Mentioned:  Dr. Victor Gensini, LinkedIn, CIRCS Website Dr. Michel Leonard, CBE LinkedIn , Triple-I Website Marina Madsen LinkedIn , Triple-I Website   Say Hi: Insurance Information Institute