ESG
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April 26, 2024
UN launches new net-zero insurance forum to replace NZIA
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has disbanded the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) and replaced it with the Forum for…
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April 26, 2024
New toolkit from TT Club to assist development of ESG policies
Transport and logistics mutual insurer TT Club has produced a toolkit to assist those it insures meet the complex demands…
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April 25, 2024
Insurtech partners with USAID on climate adaptation programme
UK-based insurtech Blue Marble is to scale an innovative financial product in Kenya to strengthen the climate adaptation of coffee…
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April 25, 2024
ICEYE in data collaboration with Juniper Re on flood and wildfire
Satellite-powered disaster management solutions provider ICEYE has formed a new data collaboration with Juniper Re, the reinsurance broking arm of…
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April 24, 2024
Property risk and flood mapping platform expands to Europe
Geocoding and property intelligence expert Addresscloud has partnered with flood risk management firm JBA Risk management to map the flood…
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April 23, 2024
Action needed to bridge $800bn Asian climate finance gap
Asian governments, regulators and businesses need to sustain collective commitment and action, strengthen climate disclosures and support the de-risking and…
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April 16, 2024
Supporting net zero – is it enough?
The transition to net zero is a difficult but ultimately achievable goal, though it requires cooperation and support, not least…
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April 16, 2024
Keeping workers safe and productive in a warming world
Risk managers and their organisations need to start planning to keep workers safe and productive in a changing environment, according…
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April 16, 2024
New climate risk reporting service from HDI Global
HDI Global is launching a new climate risk reporting service to help clients meet their regulatory requirements. The service, provided…
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April 12, 2024
Insurers slammed over failure to protect people and planet
A new report from UK-based ShareAction, a responsible investment charity, has warned that people and the planet face a “triple…
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April 12, 2024
European Parliament adopts framework for carbon removals
As the EU council attempts to placate business concerns about the pace of the energy transition while keeping progress roughly…
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April 11, 2024
NAIC adopts national climate resilience strategy for insurance
The US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has adopted the first-ever NAIC national climate resilience strategy for insurance to…
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April 10, 2024
Zurich to announce exit from fossil fuel underwriting
Zurich Insurance is expected to shortly announce its decision to cease underwriting new oil, gas and metallurgical coal projects, in…
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April 8, 2024
German insurers upgrading models to include flash floods
German insurers are working to take flash floods into account within their risk models. “The July 2021 flood in particular…
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April 8, 2024
Nature’s fury unleashed: Is your business battle-ready?
Many risk managers feel they have been in firefighting mode for the last two years, struggling to stay ahead of…
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April 5, 2024
Darim keeping on top of constantly changing legislation
Regulation has become an increasingly onerous part of the corporate world and one that carries its own risks – from…
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March 26, 2024
Centre for Disaster Protection named coordinator for Global Shield
The UK-based Centre for Disaster Protection has been selected as the coordinator for the technical advisory group (TAG) of the…
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March 22, 2024
Slow progress for women in UK’s financial firms as representation reaches 35%
More than 200 UK finance firms averaged 35% of women in senior management roles in 2023, up just 1% from…
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March 20, 2024
Allianz tops insurer sustainability perception brand value ranking
Allianz has topped a listing of insurance brand value and its sustainability perceptions, carried out by brand valuation consultancy Brand…
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March 19, 2024
ESG to the fore in M&A deals
With a rebound in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity predicted in 2024, ESG Risk Review talked to Luise O’Gorman, Aon’s…