DCG IRIS Limited Event Report: Typhoon Neoguri in Japan, July 2014 (3687M)
15 Juillet 2014 - 4:00PM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 3687M
DCG IRIS Limited
15 July 2014
DCG IRIS LIMITED
Event Report: Typhoon Neoguri in Japan, July 2014
The Company today received the following report from Credit
Suisse AG ('Credit Suisse'), the investment manager of CS IRIS Low
Volatility Plus Fund Limited (the 'Master Fund'), in which the
Company invests substantially all of its assets.
Opinions expressed in the report are those of Credit Suisse
AG.
"On 6 July 2014 Typhoon Neoguri passed west of Okinawa Island,
part of the most southern prefecture of Japan as a category 3
typhoon. On its way further north, it weakened to tropical storm
status due to lower sea surface temperatures before it made
landfall on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's four main islands,
on 10 July 2014.
Okinawa saw 438mm of rainfall within 24 hours and maximum
sustained wind speeds of 190 km/h (118 mph). As the typhoon
weakened over the cooler water, peak gusts weakened to 100 km/h (62
mph) before landfall on Kyushu, but the western and southwestern
part of the island in particular experienced heavy rain.
The strong winds and heavy rain caused localised flooding and
landslides, damaging buildings and infrastructure as well as
causing at least 55 injuries and seven deaths across Japan. There
have been reports of about 100 homes being destroyed or damaged,
with another 700 flooded.
Typhoons are the most frequent cause of property loss in Japan
and winds are the predominant driver of loss, although Japan does
have strict and well-enforced construction codes. Most losses from
Neoguri will be due to damage to roofs and wall coverings. Flood
damage is not covered under standard policies and flood insurance
coverage is relatively low. Based on our analysis and assessment we
currently expect insured losses possibly reaching around $1bn given
the extent of the damage resulting from Neoguri.
The CS IRIS Low Volatility Plus Fund, the company's master fund,
has exposure to Japan wind risk. However, based on the fund's
exposure and the current industry loss estimates, we do not expect
an impact on the performance of the fund.
We will keep you updated of any significant developments. Please
do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions."
For further information please contact:
Dexion Capital (Guernsey) Limited
+44 (0) 1481 743940
Christopher Copperwaite
Dexion Capital plc
+44 (0) 20 7832 0900
Robert Peel
Media Enquiries:
Anthony Payne and Max Hilton
Peregrine Communications
Tel (Direct): +44 20 3178 6869 / +44 20 3178 6873
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