SRR Analysis
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Go beyond traditional climate risk management, says WTW
Organisations need to go beyond traditional climate risk management boundaries to deal with the increasing volatility of acute and chronic…
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Investors taking ‘blinkered view’ of climate change and sustainability
The world’s investor community is focused on short-term performance at the expense of longer-term gains from ESG investments, according to…
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How to weather the dual challenge of climate change and the net-zero transition
Making the transition to a net-zero economy poses a new set of challenges for risk managers, who must also prepare…
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Climate change cost insurers $600bn over past two decades, says campaign group
The insurance industry is fundamentally underestimating the impact of climate change, with more than a third of insured weather losses…
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The nature positive imperative
Luis Prato of Liberty Specialty Markets and Denise Delaney of Liberty Mutual explain how businesses can mitigate their impact on…
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Risk managers best placed to help firms manage strategic climate change dilemma, says WTW
A flurry of regulation and the complexity of quantifying risks associated with climate change have left many companies facing a…
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Rising anxiety amid geopolitical tension to fuel people risk in 2025
Cyberattacks, political risks, climate change and the cost of living are leading to unprecedented levels of anxiety for business and…
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European council and parliament agree on EUDR delay
The European Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a proposed targeted amendment of the EU…
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Growing use of lithium-ion batteries but risks overlooked, says QBE
While lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries power everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems, their…
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Sustainability reporting now business as usual, KPMG research reveals
Sustainability reporting has become part of business as usual for almost all of the world’s largest 250 companies, and a…
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Many global firms lack plans to manage extreme weather, finds International SOS
A survey by International SOS Foundation has found that just a third of firms (36%) have comprehensive plans and policies…
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Research reveals decline in UK financial services’ diversity efforts
UK financial services CEOs are focusing on cost cutting rather than improving diversity, according to a new report from campaign…
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Italian insurance market slowly improving but concerns over nat cat and ESG
Italian insurance buyers say they now enjoy slightly better market conditions, with room to negotiate in some areas. But they…
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Swiss captive SBB pilots first-ever sustainability-linked insurance contract
Swiss Federal Railways’ (SBB) direct insurance captive is going to pilot the first-ever sustainability-linked insurance contract, which links premiums to…
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Insurers focused on climate rather than broad ESG themes, says Marsh
Insurers are seeing a refocus away from the broad themes of ESG-led decisions, towards one more generally focused on climate,…
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European Commission urged to delay Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence Directive
The European Commission has been urged to delay the Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) by European trade federation…
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Howden calls for more focus on insurance to accelerate net zero
Insurance is critical to accelerating climate finance, and businesses should engage early with insurers to enhance the investability and insurability…
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Solutions to emerging risks must be sustainable, says AXA XL’s Veyry
Today’s changing risk landscape presents insurers with growth opportunities, but solutions for emerging risks will need to be sustainable, according…
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NGOs claim German meat giants support deforestation via supply chain
Germany’s trade agency (the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control – BAFA) is being urged to investigate three…
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Insurance has key role in unlocking nature finance
Urgent action is needed to close the financing gap for nature and catalyse the nature-positive transition to a more resilient…