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Flood Catastrophe Modelling

Mastering the volatility of global flood risk

Outdated, low-resolution flood maps obscure true exposure and threaten portfolio solvency. Cotality delivers high-fidelity, probabilistic flood modelling that transforms uncertainty into a competitive advantage for insurers, reinsurers, and ILS investors.

Overview

Granular modelling for high-stakes decisioning

Move beyond traditional flood zones. Our platform utilises advanced hydraulic modelling and high-resolution digital elevation models to provide a 360-degree view of risk. From pluvial flash flooding to complex storm surges, we capture the physical realities of risk with scientific precision and granularity.

$32B

Cotality estimated flood loss from Hurricane Helene in 2024

70%

of total flood damages in the US are outside the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) zones

$ 3.4T

reconstruction cost value of US homes with severe to extreme risk of flooding

Actionable intelligence

Engineered for absolute risk clarity

The Cotality framework leverages high-fidelity engineering and probabilistic science to transform volatile environmental data into deterministic financial insights. We provide a transparent, scalable lens to quantify exposure and ensure long-term portfolio solvency.
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Master Multi-Peril Complexity

Capture every flood vector—from coastal surge and wave action to riverine and pluvial hazards. Our high-fidelity engine delivers a granular, unified view to eliminate protection gaps across global portfolios.

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Precision Beyond Averages

Eliminate the margin of error inherent in regional smoothing. By aligning real-time river flow dynamics with granular water elevations, we deliver high-fidelity risk differentiation at the individual asset level.

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Unified Peril Integration

Synchronise surface flooding with hurricane stochastic models to capture the total wind-plus-flood loss footprint. Our adaptive financial engine isolates or combines perils to ensure precise policy-level solvency.

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Architectural Agility

Streamline risk transfer with standardised APIs and secure cloud scalability. Our catastrophe modelling platform Navigate eliminates technical friction, integrating high-fidelity flood catastrophe outputs into existing workflows for real-time, mission-critical decisioning.

Differentiator

Master environmental volatility with the US Flood Model

In an era of rapid urbanisation and shifting sea levels, yesterday’s risk data is a liability. The Cotality U.S. Flood Model empowers insurers to move beyond static snapshots, providing a methodology that evolves alongside the environment.

Secure the long-term continuity of your portfolio with high-fidelity insights designed to master the future of North American flood risk.

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