Disaster Resource Center
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Disaster Resource Center

Resources to prepare, recover, and build resiliency

The Disaster Resource Center serves as a vital hub for addressing the complexities associated with climate-related events. Within this center, you will find a comprehensive collection of insights, practical tools, and expert guidance designed to equip your organization for the challenges posed by natural hazards events. Whether the objective is to enhance preparedness, facilitate efficient recovery, or strengthen overall resilience, our extensive resources are curated to support you at every stage.

Marsh Weather and Natural Catastrophes Hub
We help you manage business interruptions, prepare insurance claims, and support your employees.
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Guy Carpenter CAT Resource Center
Access live event, post-event, seasonal outlooks and periodic thought leadership regarding natural catastrophes.
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Supporting employees
Employers have a critical role to play in helping to reduce the impact of climate-related disasters on their workforce.
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Proactive risk management
Identify vulnerabilities within your supply chain to enhance preparedness and resilience against climate-related disruptions.
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Prepare

Enhance your organization’s understanding of the climate threat landscape by identifying potential risks and developing proactive strategies to safeguard your operations and workforce.

 
Recover

Facilitate a smooth and safe return to work following a crisis with guidance on implementing effective employee support systems, safety protocols, and best practices for managing insurance claims efficiently.

 
Build resiliency

Strengthening your organization’s resilience is crucial for long-term success in a changing climate, requiring strategic adaptations that enhance your operations and ensure your business remains competitive in the face of environmental challenges.

Meet our team 
Amy Barnes
Head of Climate & Sustainability Strategy
John Colas
Partner and Vice Chairman, Financial Services Americas
Josh Darr
Managing Director, Global Head of Peril Advisory
Swenja Surminski
Managing Director, Climate & Sustainability
Amy Barnes
Head of Climate & Sustainability Strategy
Amy leads our global Climate Change and Sustainability strategy. Prior to this Amy held a number of leadership roles with Marsh’s Global Energy, Power & Renewables business. Amy has a respected depth and breadth of experience assisting some of the largest and most complex companies manage risks. This experience enables Amy to have a deep understanding of a wide range of clients’ risk management approaches and can offer a number of perspectives to insurance and risk management discussions.
John Colas
Partner and Vice Chairman, Financial Services Americas
John has worked in each of the world’s principal financial centers advising senior management in financial services and the public sector on critical matters of strategy, regulation, and risk and capital management. He is a co-leader of Oliver Wyman’s Climate and Sustainability platform, while also serving on Marsh McLennan’s Climate Risk and Sustainability Task Force and Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Committee.
Josh Darr
Managing Director, Global Head of Peril Advisory
Josh joined Guy Carpenter in 2019, holding a number of roles with Peril Advisory, including Senior Vice President & Meteorologist, and Head of North America Peril Advisory & Meteorologist. He previously worked at JLT Re, serving as Vice President and Meteorologist Catastrophe Risk, Management Services, prior to being appointed Senior Vice President and Lead Meteorologist. Before this, he spent over six years at Chesapeake Energy, where he served as Energy and Agricultural Meteorologist, and close to five years at credit rating agency Moody’s, where he held a number of positions. Since 2009, Josh has been an Adjunct Professor at Northern Illinois University, where he serves as a thesis committee member for students conducting graduate research applicable to the private sector with an emphasis on commodities and insurance applications, among other responsibilities. Josh is a graduate of Cornell University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science and Meteorology. He received his master’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University at Albany.
Swenja Surminski
Managing Director, Climate & Sustainability
Swenja is Managing Director Climate and Sustainability at Marsh McLennan. She is responsible for thought leadership on climate and sustainability. She is also a member of the UK's Committee on Climate Change, Chair of the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative and Professor in Practice at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, part of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).