This whitepaper from WTW and the IIF seeks to quantify the financial risks associated with the net zero t...
Senegal’s Public Solidarity Fund selects Gallagher Re for the financial management of climate risks and food insecurity
Gallagher Re has been selected by Senegal’s Public Solidarity Fund – the national authority in charge of providing financial assistance to populations in the aftermath of crises and disaster shocks – to develop a comprehensive risk financing strategy...
Gallagher Re has been selected by Senegal’s Public Solidarity Fund – the national authority in charge of providing financial assistance to populations in the aftermath of crises and disaster shocks – to develop a comprehensive risk financing strategy...
PR / 8 months ago
Parametric carbon insurer Kita raises £350k in pre-seed funding round
Its co-founder and chief executive says the 'lack of insurance' to address risks such as carbon removal is 'holding back development at the rate the world needs'...
Its co-founder and chief executive says the 'lack of insurance' to address risks such as carbon removal is 'holding back development at the rate the world needs'...
Article / 12 months ago
Analysis: Warming Africa threatens insurers' quest for profit - Reuters
The world's biggest insurers are expanding in Africa, looking to tap growth promised by a rising population and middle class, but climate change could complicate their quest for profits...
The world's biggest insurers are expanding in Africa, looking to tap growth promised by a rising population and middle class, but climate change could complicate their quest for profits...
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Article / 12 months ago
UNDP and Generali partner on digitally enabled parametric insurance solutions
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a partnership on parametric insurance development...
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a partnership on parametric insurance development...
Article / 1 year ago
InsurTech 2022: Hype vs. Impact - Oxbow Partners
We outline 8 trends shaping InsurTech in 2022 including cryptocurrency, embedded insurance and ESG. InsurTech is no stranger to hype...
We outline 8 trends shaping InsurTech in 2022 including cryptocurrency, embedded insurance and ESG. InsurTech is no stranger to hype...
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Article / 1 year ago
Willis Towers Watson designs ‘world-first’ parametric solution to help build resilience of sovereign borrowers to climate shocks
The brand new parametric tool is a game changer for building the economic and environmental resilience of island and coastal nations at risk from natural disasters...
The brand new parametric tool is a game changer for building the economic and environmental resilience of island and coastal nations at risk from natural disasters...
Article / 1 year ago
Global Resilience Index Initiative launches in Glasgow
In a move which it is hoped will begin the process of mobilising trillions of dollars in capital that will fund climate adaptation and boost societal resilience...
In a move which it is hoped will begin the process of mobilising trillions of dollars in capital that will fund climate adaptation and boost societal resilience...
Article / 2 years ago
Newslink Global Insurance Trends
This week, the Insurance Task Force(ITF), as part of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales’ Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), published...
This week, the Insurance Task Force(ITF), as part of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales’ Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), published...
PR / 2 years ago
Exchange traded weather derivatives planned for China
Recognising the need for industries to be able to hedge their weather risks using robust data and indices, alongside exchange listing and trading, the...
Recognising the need for industries to be able to hedge their weather risks using robust data and indices, alongside exchange listing and trading, the...
Article / 2 years ago
Hong Kong trading starts after 'black rainstorm' delay - BBC
It was the city's first "black rainstorm" warning of 2021 with rainfall of at least 70mm...
It was the city's first "black rainstorm" warning of 2021 with rainfall of at least 70mm...
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Article / 2 years ago