'There is no doubt that climate change increases volatility, frequency and also severity,' says senior di...
How Dams Weaponize Climate Change
Within four weeks during late summer 2023, two severe rainfall events thousands of miles apart caused two pairs of dams to collapse, bringing catastrophic floods....
Within four weeks during late summer 2023, two severe rainfall events thousands of miles apart caused two pairs of dams to collapse, bringing catastrophic floods....
Article / 28 days ago
Fire at French battery recycling plant under control - Reuters
A fire at a battery recycling plant in southern France is under control, though burning, the local firefighters service said on Monday, two days after the blaze began.
A fire at a battery recycling plant in southern France is under control, though burning, the local firefighters service said on Monday, two days after the blaze began.
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Article / 2 months ago
Latin America
The year 2023 has seen a significant rise in production costs and inflation. This increase has directly impacted insurance claims as the costs of repairing...
The year 2023 has seen a significant rise in production costs and inflation. This increase has directly impacted insurance claims as the costs of repairing...
Article / 3 months ago
Insuring the Transition: Why Protection Is Key for the Journey to Net Zero
Examining the role of insurance in enabling the transition to a net-zero emissions economy....
Examining the role of insurance in enabling the transition to a net-zero emissions economy....
Article / 5 months ago
Seven killed in Bhutan as floods wash away part of hydropower plant – ThePrint
At least seven people were killed and 16 others missing in Bhutan after flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains washed away a section of a small...
At least seven people were killed and 16 others missing in Bhutan after flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains washed away a section of a small...
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Article / 9 months ago
International Property
In our last Annual Insurance Review we predicted insurers' continued strive towards achieving a low carbon economy and a focus on insurance offerings linked to renewables
In our last Annual Insurance Review we predicted insurers' continued strive towards achieving a low carbon economy and a focus on insurance offerings linked to renewables
Article / 1 year ago
Worst Drought in Decades Threatens China’s Economic Recovery
Wan Jinjun, a 62-year-old retiree who has swum the Yangtze River almost every day for the past decade in Wuhan, said he's never seen a drought like this...
Wan Jinjun, a 62-year-old retiree who has swum the Yangtze River almost every day for the past decade in Wuhan, said he's never seen a drought like this...
Article / 2 years ago
Powerful quake in China’s Sichuan affects over 13,000 people, damages five hydropower projects
The earthquake that jolted China’s Sichuan province has affected over 13,000 people and damaged five hydropower stations.
The earthquake that jolted China’s Sichuan province has affected over 13,000 people and damaged five hydropower stations.
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Article / 2 years ago
Latin America
In this chapter of our Annual Insurance Review 2022, we look at the main developments in 2021 and expected issues in 2022 for Latin America...
In this chapter of our Annual Insurance Review 2022, we look at the main developments in 2021 and expected issues in 2022 for Latin America...
Article / 2 years ago
Renewables see 300% rise in extreme weather losses
Wildfire, floods, hailstorms and windstorms are damaging solar and wind projects with greater frequency and severity, finds GCube...
Wildfire, floods, hailstorms and windstorms are damaging solar and wind projects with greater frequency and severity, finds GCube...
Article / 3 years ago
