This book reviews the current state of the U.S. market for natural disaster insurance and offers a high level overview of natural catastrophes, insurance, and mitigation. In particular, the book provides an overview of the insurance-related implications of natural catastrophes, including a discussion of insurance products that protect homeowners and communities. Specific insurance products covering damages caused by natural catastrophes are also discussed in the context of state-operated insurance programs, flood and earthquake insurance, and public efforts in support of mitigation.