The current shift in climate litigation and ESG regulation means that corporates and D&Os face mounting r...
NZIA weakened by exits but insurance industry will push on with net zero underwriting
The exit of three leading (re)insurers from the industry’s net zero standards body does not necessarily signal a sector-wide pull-back from its net-zero underwriting ambitions...
The exit of three leading (re)insurers from the industry’s net zero standards body does not necessarily signal a sector-wide pull-back from its net-zero underwriting ambitions...
Article / 12 months ago
Coal risks now left to ‘inexperienced’ underwriters as major players exit, says Insure Our Future
Insurance options for new and existing coal risks have reduced to “smaller, inexperienced” insurers, as the withdrawal of mainstream...
Insurance options for new and existing coal risks have reduced to “smaller, inexperienced” insurers, as the withdrawal of mainstream...
Article / 2 years ago
Risk professionals urged to grasp opportunity to help mitigate people risk post-pandemic
The pandemic has put people risk at the top of the corporate agenda and given risk managers a further opportunity to...
The pandemic has put people risk at the top of the corporate agenda and given risk managers a further opportunity to...
Article / 3 years ago
GRI sets up working group for mining sector sustainability standard in 2023
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is putting together a working group to develop a new sustainability standard for the mining sector...
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is putting together a working group to develop a new sustainability standard for the mining sector...
Article / 3 years ago
In Full: Pressure mounts on Asian insurers to exit coal after MS&AD first to adopt policy
Japanese insurer MS&AD has pledged to exit coal underwriting for new projects and cease investments...
Japanese insurer MS&AD has pledged to exit coal underwriting for new projects and cease investments...
Article / 3 years ago
Covid-19 drives spike in resource nationalism
Some 34 countries have recorded an increase in resource nationalism risk during the past...
Some 34 countries have recorded an increase in resource nationalism risk during the past...
Article / 3 years ago
MS&AD the latest Japanese insurer to face criticism for 'weak' coal policy
Tokyo-based MS&AD is the latest Japanese insurer to be attacked for its allegedly "weak" position on insuring coal by various NGOs, led by Insure Our Future...
Tokyo-based MS&AD is the latest Japanese insurer to be attacked for its allegedly "weak" position on insuring coal by various NGOs, led by Insure Our Future...
Article / 4 years ago
UK court issues warning on human rights violations in Sierra Leone
Risk managers are advised to take a cautious approach as the UK Court of Appeal decision in the African Minerals case serves as a warning to companies engaging...
Risk managers are advised to take a cautious approach as the UK Court of Appeal decision in the African Minerals case serves as a warning to companies engaging...
Article / 4 years ago
Confusion as South African mines return to 50% production
The South African government has eased Covid-19 lockdown restrictions for mines, permitting mines to operate at 50% capacity...
The South African government has eased Covid-19 lockdown restrictions for mines, permitting mines to operate at 50% capacity...
Article / 4 years ago
Risk managers need to think long and hard about coal-supporting insurers
US and Asian insurers including AIG and MS&AD are coming under increased pressure to play their role in the fight against climate change by directing their investments...
US and Asian insurers including AIG and MS&AD are coming under increased pressure to play their role in the fight against climate change by directing their investments...
Article / 4 years ago