Sustainability
North America faces ‘exceptional’ change in wildfire catastrophe exposure: Chaucer’s Foley
Specialty re/insurer’s head of catastrophe research outlines the six trends that must inform the modelling of wildfire risk
WTW partners with US aid agencies on climate finance insurance
Global broker is developing a parametric solution to protect development loans from climate shocks
Lloyd’s and Bermuda collaboration needed more than ever
Axis chief executive joins Lloyd's chief of markets, director of portfolio risk management and chief financial officer to explain the mutual benefits of co-operation
California plans catastrophe modelling extension to new lines
Insurers would be able to use models for flood, terrorism and wildfire underwriting
Aon urges joined-up approach to funding clean energy
Broker’s global head of climate says financial institutions are crying out for risk experts to help them fund transition to net zero
Insurers under pressure from risk managers on energy transition coverage
Buyers complain adequate cover is hard to find, while underwriters want greater transparency and to be more involved in projects
SEC imposes tighter climate disclosure rules on US companies
Republican state attorneys general demand judicial review of new rules requiring corporations to list climate risks on regulatory filings
Axis energy transition syndicate given full approval
Lloyd’s syndicate 2050 will begin writing business in April
D&O insurers grapple with ESG pressures
ESG policies can generate lawsuits against companies and their directors where they are too weak, overpromise or annoy conservatives. The US is at the forefront of this wave, but other jurisdictions are catching up
Philippines and US most vulnerable to climate-related losses: Swiss Re
The Philippines currently loses 3% of its GDP to weather-related perils annually
Extinction Rebellion launches week-long campaign targeting insurers
Civil disobedience group gears up for ‘Insurance Mayhem’ as it plans to target ‘Achilles heel of the fossil fuel industry’
Viewpoint: After risk-sharing reset, vigilance is needed to promote stability in re/insurance
There has been a significant reset in the re/insurance sector in how costs of catastrophic risks are shared. This shift, together with improved pricing adequacy, helps the industry send clearer signals to clients and society about the rising cost of evolving risks and how to mitigate them. With volatility persisting, keeping pricing adequacy in focus is crucial
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