ESG Risk Review
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May 15, 2023
Era of volatility highlights need for business and workforce resilience
Business leaders are recognising that decisions that were once considered limited to one area of an organisation now have whole-enterprise…
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May 12, 2023
Stress is critical issue for employees’ health and well-being
Almost half of all employees (47%) report feeling stressed in everyday life, according to Mercer Marsh Benefits, based on a…
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May 12, 2023
Chaucer signs up to UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance
Chaucer has signed up to the UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI). The insurer has already committed to becoming net…
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May 11, 2023
Insurance solutions to help de-risk climate change impacts
Insurers can help corporates to de-risk impacts from climate change in a number of different ways, according to Swiss Re…
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May 11, 2023
Global law report highlights increased ESG scrutiny for insurers
The increased scrutiny of ESG strategies in many jurisdictions is impacting directors’, officers’ and financial institutions’ coverage, as well as…
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May 10, 2023
BIBA publishes ESG guide for members
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has published an online guide for its members on Environmental Social and Governance (ESG),…
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May 9, 2023
European countries top Verisk’s climate litigation risk index
Momentum is building for climate litigation against corporates using human rights as a driver, according to Verisk Maplecroft, which predicts…
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May 9, 2023
FCA aims to boost whistleblower confidence as sexual harassment reports rise
UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is revising its approach to whistleblowing by setting out how it will improve…
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May 9, 2023
EC approves ban on ‘intentionally added’ microplastics
The EU’s first generic group restriction on chemicals is set to be introduced with a phased ban on intentionally added…
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May 5, 2023
FM Global launches tool to help clients manage climate change risk to 2050
Commercial property insurer FM Global has launched a data-driven tool for clients to identify and mitigate their climate risks between…
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May 5, 2023
Aon launches climate risk advisory team
Aon has launched a climate risk advisory team providing physical risk diagnostics and advisory services. The team will provide services…
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May 5, 2023
Companies neglecting the impact of ESG on insurance
A general ignorance around the impact of sustainability on the role of insurers is in danger of compromising companies’ risk…
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May 5, 2023
Europe braces for rise in liability costs
European companies should prepare to face a rise in litigation costs thanks to social inflation around liability claims. This was…
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May 4, 2023
Florida governor DeSantis signs anti-ESG rules into law
The governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has signed into law a bill barring state officials from investing public money to…
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May 4, 2023
Talanx sets out new net-zero commitments
The Talanx Group is to introduce additional restrictions on insurance for new oil and gas projects with effect from 1 July 2023,…
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May 3, 2023
Munich Re Specialty Group launches ‘Green Solutions’
Munich Re Specialty Group has launched Green Solutions, a portfolio of insurance products and services aimed at the renewables market.…
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May 3, 2023
US Supreme Court decision on Big Oil could fuel flood of claims
A recent decision by the US Supreme Court has dealt a “heavy blow” to Big Oil defendants seeking to move…
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May 2, 2023
NZIA withdrawals complicate net-zero underwriting decisions, says Marsh exec
Risk managers need to be aware how their organisations’ impact on the environment and net-zero transition plans are viewed by…
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April 28, 2023
Energy transition dominates businesses’ short-term concerns
Short-term concerns about the energy transition are deflecting the focus away from climate change, according to a new report on…
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April 27, 2023
Employee benefit captives can resolve diversity, equity and inclusion challenges
Using captives to address employee benefits can resolve organisational diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) challenges and improve healthcare governance, according…