ESG
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French insurers need to go further on sustainability, says supervisor
French insurers and reinsurers are integrating sustainable principles into their business but results so far have been unequal and the…
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London market associations launch misconduct training programme
London market associations have launched a joint misconduct training programme for members following an investigation by the UK’s Financial Conduct…
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Artio launches early-stage carbon credit delivery insurance product
Tokio Marine HCC International (TMHCCI), Markel and Apollo are providing insurance capacity for climate insurtech Artio’s early-stage carbon credit delivery…
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New EU rules on sustainability risk management must be proportionate
European insurers fully support the European Commission’s sustainability goals but are concerned over additional duplicative requirements on the management of…
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FCA drops diversity and misconduct proposals
The UK’s financial watchdog has rowed back on proposals to broaden the rules on publicising cases of non-financial misconduct, including…
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Talanx invests in Austria’s solar and wind energy expansion
Talanx is investing in the expansion of solar and wind energy capacity in Austria’s largest renewable energy project finance transaction.…
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Insurers call on EC to include Solvency II in sustainability streamlining
Insurance Europe has welcomed moves by the European Commission to streamline sustainable finance rules, enhancing competitiveness and ensuring sustainable prosperity,…
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Nat cat regime hampering flood resilience in France, experts say
The reliance on an efficient nat cat insurance regime may have hampered the development of flood resilience in France, according…
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Amrae puts insurance sector on trial for crimes against insurability
Are insurers guilty for the uninsurabilty of risks linked to climate change? French risk managers believe that is indeed the…
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Germany’s BaFin takes ‘close look’ at climate risks
Germany’s financial sector regulator has warned banks and insurers that it will take a closer look at how physical risks…
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Uncertain legal landscape around AI increases risk of litigation, says Rising Edge
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and statements about AI will surely lead to security class actions in the US,…
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Lloyd’s CEO John Neal moving to Aon
Lloyd’s CEO John Neal is leaving for Aon once his notice period has been served to become CEO of reinsurance…
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AXA XL in research partnership with Oxford Net Zero
AXA XL has partnered with Oxford Net Zero, an interdisciplinary research initiative based at the University of Oxford, for research…
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Captive owners outperform peers on ESG and sustainability says Marsh
Organisations that use a captive consistently outperform peers without a captive when it comes to ESG, according to Marsh. Research…
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Aon enhances Climate Risk Monitor solution with flood expert collaboration
Aon has enhanced its Climate Risk Monitor solution with a collaboration with flood expert Fathom. Aon said it will assist…
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Regulators call for European-wide pool for growing nat cat risk
Natural catastrophe risks should be pooled across the EU through a public-private reinsurance scheme, according to insurance regulator Eiopa and…
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NorthStandard partners with MGA NIORD on offshore renewable energy
P&I Club NorthStandard and renewables-focused Norwegian MGA NIORD have formed a new strategic partnership to build their offshore renewable energy…
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Italy delays mandatory nat cat scheme
Italy has delayed new rules that will make it compulsory for companies to buy natural catastrophe cover, according to reports.…
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Generali tops industry fossil fuel policy ranking
Italian insurer Generali has topped Insure Our Future’s ranking of insurers’ fossil fuel underwriting plans. According to the climate change…
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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…