Chief executive says it is 'heartening to see the government acknowledging the pivotal role angel investo...
Insurers exiting high-risk areas as climate losses surge
'Increased frequency of climatic events has exposed insurers to more risk,' says analyst...
'Increased frequency of climatic events has exposed insurers to more risk,' says analyst...
Article / 14 days ago
Extinction Rebellion occupy insurance offices in protest
'We're staying until they come down and talk to us,' says protestor Extinction Rebellion (XR) have occupied the offices of insurance firms as part of a protest
'We're staying until they come down and talk to us,' says protestor Extinction Rebellion (XR) have occupied the offices of insurance firms as part of a protest
Article / 1 month ago
Lloyds of London's climate roadmap consultation faces backlash
'Our society and our planet does not need another consultation but real action,' says insurance campaigner...
'Our society and our planet does not need another consultation but real action,' says insurance campaigner...
Article / 4 months ago
Briefing: Insurers likely to COP the bill for climate resilience
Insurers are increasingly going to be held responsible for mitigating the threat of systemic risks, says Jon Guy...
Insurers are increasingly going to be held responsible for mitigating the threat of systemic risks, says Jon Guy...
Article / 4 months ago
Briefing: Insurers hope reinsurers do not break the bank in Monte Carlo
Behind the glamorous location, the view of many heading to the event is that this year it will be a case of the two c's – climate and cyber...
Behind the glamorous location, the view of many heading to the event is that this year it will be a case of the two c's – climate and cyber...
Article / 7 months ago
The insurance perspective on climate sceptics
Between 2000 and 2021, the number of global weather and climate disasters declined by around 10%, but what does this mean for insurers’ risk projections?...
Between 2000 and 2021, the number of global weather and climate disasters declined by around 10%, but what does this mean for insurers’ risk projections?...
Article / 9 months ago
Briefing: Changing climate now stretching industry's ability to offer cover
The sector must steel itself for the response of insureds it can no longer afford to protect...
The sector must steel itself for the response of insureds it can no longer afford to protect...
Article / 1 year ago
Insurance sector ‘perfectly positioned' for carbon removal action – Swiss Re
Senior risk manager advises underwriters to not be ‘scared' of providing cover for carbon removal because many of today's insurance products are fit for...
Senior risk manager advises underwriters to not be ‘scared' of providing cover for carbon removal because many of today's insurance products are fit for...
Article / 1 year ago
London market has ‘real opportunity' to be ‘an innovator' for climate change transition risks
Brokers, insurers, regulators and markets all have a role to play in supporting the transition to net zero carbon emissions, says...
Brokers, insurers, regulators and markets all have a role to play in supporting the transition to net zero carbon emissions, says...
Article / 2 years ago
Climate change discussion is ‘more urgent than ever before' to gain independence from Russia
Reinsurer cites dual motivations as to why climate change and the transition to net zero carbon emissions needs to be pushed up global agendas...
Reinsurer cites dual motivations as to why climate change and the transition to net zero carbon emissions needs to be pushed up global agendas...
Article / 2 years ago