ESG
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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…
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November 8, 2021
Flood resilience should be prioritised, warns Flood Re CEO
Flood resilience is not being prioritised, according to the head of UK risk pool Flood Re, speaking at a COP26…
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November 5, 2021
Dutch pension fund divests €15bn of fossil fuel holdings
One of the world’s largest pension funds is set to dump its multibillion-euro holdings in fossil fuel-linked companies, in frustration…
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November 3, 2021
Generali presents sustainability prize for SMEs
Generali has concluded the inaugural edition of a competition designed to reward small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) for their sustainability…
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November 3, 2021
Italian companies still underestimate environmental risk
Only 3% of Italian companies have adequate environmental damage coverage, according to Anra, the Italian Association of Risk and Insurance…
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November 3, 2021
Risk management ‘central’ to climate change mitigation, says COP26 report
Risk management and risk sharing should be “expanded urgently” to parts of the financial system other than insurance to mitigate…
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November 3, 2021
Insurers’ continued support for oil and gas undermining climate targets, says Insure Our Future
The global insurance industry has made tangible progress on coal underwriting to help meet climate targets, but net-zero efforts are…
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November 3, 2021
Allianz, AXA and Axis best performers in climate change underwriting ranking
Allianz, AXA and Axis Capital rank as the top three insurers for fossil fuel underwriting commitments in a new scorecard…
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November 2, 2021
UK gives green light to mandatory climate disclosure from April
The UK is going to make it mandatory for Britain’s largest businesses to disclose their climate-related risks and opportunities from…
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November 1, 2021
AXA extends oil and gas restrictions but criticised for not going far enough
AXA has distanced itself from oil and gas with new underwriting and investment restrictions, but campaigners say the commitments do…
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23.11.2021
WEBINAR: Climate Change Resilience
Risks associated with climate change are increasing in frequency and severity. Despite using better-adapted insurance solutions, businesses face a growing…
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October 29, 2021
Risk managers consider their role in sustainability challenge
The risk management sector could play a vital role in helping senior management meet their sustainability goals and obligations. However,…
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October 29, 2021
Activists create oil spill in Lime St over Lloyd’s’ approach to fossil fuels
Climate activists have struck at Lloyd’s again, this time as part of the Defund Climate Chaos action day taking place…
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October 26, 2021
Insurers call for PPPs to manage the move to green economy
The transition from the current economy to a greener alternative will need government support and greater involvement from insurers in…
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October 25, 2021
Parima chief calls for greater action from risk managers on climate change
Franck Baron, chairman of the Pan-Asia Risk & Insurance Management Association (Parima), has called on risk managers to ensure their…
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October 25, 2021
Marsh offers better D&O cover for clients with strong ESG risk management
Marsh has launched a D&O scheme that will reward clients with strong ESG risk management with better cover. The move…