ESG
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December 17, 2021
Marine insurers back decarbonisation scheme
A number of marine insurers have signed up to an initiative designed to bring more transparency and urgency to the…
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December 16, 2021
Amrae members playing limited role in climate risks and unhappy with insurance solutions
French risk managers still play a limited role in managing climate change risks and are unhappy with the solutions offered…
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December 13, 2021
Lloyd’s accused of greenwashing as it stops short of mandating coal exit
Lloyd’s has been accused of “greenwashing” and “abandoning” climate commitments to stop covering fossil fuels by an action group that…
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December 9, 2021
Insurers urged to boost solutions for carbon market
Insurers have been slow to come up with solutions for the carbon market and nature-based solutions to limit global warming,…
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December 9, 2021
Marsh McLennan names Zurich’s Bouchard MD of climate
Marsh McLennan has appointed Francis Bouchard as managing director of climate in its Advantage team, which helps clients develop resilience…
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December 7, 2021
Arch and Fidelis sign up to WTW’s carbon-transition accreditation system
Arch Insurance International has become the latest insurer to back Willis Towers Watson’s (WTW) Climate Transition Pathway (CTP) with its…
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December 3, 2021
Dutch insurers welcome clarity from EC on sustainable investment
The Dutch Insurance Association (Verbond van Verzekeraars) has welcomed the latest moves by the European Commission (EC) to significantly update…
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December 3, 2021
Study shows different levels of climate literacy throughout Europe
A study has revealed a worryingly low level of knowledge around climate change among European citizens. Less than one in…
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December 1, 2021
MS Amlin Underwriting creates new head of sustainability role
Lloyd’s global specialty (re)insurer MS Amlin Underwriting has appointed Amir Sethu to a newly created head of sustainability and ESG…
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November 24, 2021
Anti-coal campaign against Convex parks up at London Market Conference
Environmental group Market Forces has targeted Convex Insurance at the London Market Conference, which is taking place in the city…
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November 19, 2021
Zurich urged to go further after making new commitments on oil and gas
Zurich has announced that it will no longer underwrite new greenfield oil exploration projects unless “meaningful transition plans” are in…
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November 16, 2021
Pressure mounts on Convex as two more insurers rule out Adani’s Carmichael project
Two London insurers, in RSA Insurance and Conduit Re, have ruled out underwriting Adani’s controversial Carmichael coal project in Australia,…
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November 12, 2021
Asbestos and environmental losses rise for first time since 2017: AM Best
An uptick in environmental losses last year increased insurers’ total asbestos and environmental (A&E) losses for the first time since…
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November 11, 2021
Renewables ‘gold rush’ requires new approach to insurance
A ‘gold rush’ in renewable energy investment will bring huge opportunities for insurers, but it will require more efficient and…
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November 11, 2021
Aviva reports growth in commercial lines as simplification drive continues
UK insurer Aviva has reported strong growth in its general insurance business and particularly strong new business wins in its…
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November 11, 2021
Corporates face new risks from increased floods: AGCS
Companies are facing new risks as the flood risk landscape shifts, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), which…
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November 10, 2021
ITF launches disaster resilience framework
The Insurance Task Force (ITF), which is part of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales’ Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI),…
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November 9, 2021
ESG equally important as financials in today’s M&A market says Aon
The ESG track record and strategy of a potential acquisition is now equally important as financials in M&A due diligence,…
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November 9, 2021
Munich Re calls for ‘immediate action’ on climate change
Munich Re has posted an improved third-quarter profit of €366m, compared with €199m for the third quarter of last year,…
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November 8, 2021
European windfarm projects risk legal challenges without insurance, warns CLS Risk Solutions
Wind energy projects in France, Germany and Spain risk substantial and costly delays without insurance in place to cover objections…