Quarticle Blog

For insurers, governments, and logistics providers, natural disasters aren’t just tragic events; they are high-stakes stress tests of resilience. Each flood, wildfire, or earthquake brings portfolio risk, regulatory pressure, and operational disruption into sharp focus.

In today’s insurance landscape, shaped by increasing climate volatility, regulatory demands, and pricing pressures, the need for precise, real-time spatial intelligence has never been more critical.

This summer, the Quarticle team took a break from screens and sprint boards and got on the road for a team-building trip that combined time off, fun experiences, and a meaningful attendance at FOSS4G Europe.

GIS is built on a foundation of spatial data, but knowing the different GIS data types is just the first step. Once you understand the distinctions between vector, raster, point clouds, and tabular data, the next challenge is processing, optimizing, and integrating this data to extract meaningful insights.

On May 19th, 2025, Quarticle had the privilege of attending the Mobiliar Lab for Natural Risks - Spring edition - in Bern, Switzerland. Held in the historically flood-prone Berner Matte, the event brought together Swiss climate researchers, insurers, public sector leaders, and technology providers to reflect on past lessons and future strategies in natural hazard management.

In disaster management, timing, accuracy, and coordination are everything. Whether responding to floods, wildfires, earthquakes, or industrial accidents, emergency managers must make rapid, informed decisions to minimize damage and save lives. This is where Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play a crucial role.GIS integrates spatial data, real-time analytics, and predictive modeling, enabling responders and policymakers to make sense of complex, rapidly changing situations. It is applied throughout the entire emergency management cycle, enhancing preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.