New insurance policies could revolutionize disaster risk management for businesses.
The article discusses how disaster insurance can help improve welfare by managing risks from environmental accidents and crop production losses. It suggests that standard pollution regulations need adjustments to account for accidents, and proposes policies like strict liability and mandatory mutual insurance. The study also evaluates the impact of supplemental disaster insurance on US crop production, showing how nested insurance can affect risk management. The researchers found that targeted subsidies can help limit variation in farmers' coverage decisions.