--- title: "Profiles in Risk – E53: The 2017 Natural Catastrophe Year End Review - InsNerds.com" description: "Subscribe at: Stitcher iTunes Buzzsprout RSS In this episode, an all-star panel of insurance experts discusses the year that was in natural catastrophes. Will 2017 go down as the worst Nat-CAT season ever? You might be surprised at the responses. ALL-STAR PANEL Kevin Grudzien Rob Galbraith Wesley Todd David Wright MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST: Houston" image: https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TheGroup2.jpg --- 2 min read # Profiles in Risk – E53: The 2017 Natural Catastrophe Year End Review [![Picture of Nicholas Lamparelli](https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Nick%20Lamparelli(Headshot%20GS).jpg) Nicholas Lamparelli ](https://insnerds.com/insights/author/nicholas-lamparelli) : Jan 1, 2018 12:00:00 AM [Podcast](https://insnerds.com/insights/tag/podcast) ![Profiles in Risk – E53: The 2017 Natural Catastrophe Year End Review](https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TheGroup2.jpg) Audio Player [http://www.buzzsprout.com/87086/617570-e53-the-year-end-review-of-the-2017-natural-catastrophe-season.mp3](http://www.buzzsprout.com/87086/617570-e53-the-year-end-review-of-the-2017-natural-catastrophe-season.mp3) 00:00 00:00 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. **Subscribe at:** ** [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/insnerdscom/profiles-in-risk-the-insnerds-podcast)** ** [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/profiles-in-risk/id1209984530?mt=2)** ** [Buzzsprout RSS](http://www.buzzsprout.com/87086.rss)** In this episode, an all-star panel of insurance experts discusses the year that was in natural catastrophes. Will 2017 go down as the worst Nat-CAT season ever? You might be surprised at the responses. **ALL-STAR PANEL ![](https://insnerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TheGroup2.jpg?width=127&height=125&name=TheGroup2.jpg) ![](https://insnerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TheGroup2.jpg?width=127&height=125&name=TheGroup2.jpg) ** [Kevin Grudzien](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-grudzien-4712806/) [Rob Galbraith](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-galbraith-8707aa1/) [Wesley Todd](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-todd-a9225929/) [David Wright](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wright-73661214/) MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST: [Houston Chronicle Following The Aftermath of Harvey](http://www.chron.com/news/houston-weather/hurricaneharvey/)   ![](https://insnerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-03-11-6162-AM.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-03-11-6162-AM.jpg) ![](https://insnerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-03-11-6162-AM.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-03-11-6162-AM.jpg) ### About Nicholas Lamparelli Nick Lamparelli is a 20+ year veteran of the insurance wars. He has a unique vantage point on the insurance industry. From selling home & auto insurance, helping companies with commercial insurance, to being an underwriter with an excess & surplus lines wholesaler to catastrophe modeling Nick has wide experience in the industry. Over past 10 years, Nick has been focused on the insurance analytics of natural catastrophes and big data. 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