CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY – Page 8
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AnalysisFCA test case is a ‘complex judgment’ that will take time to understand
Insurers have supported the High Court process over the past few months, which saw the claimant – the FCA - seek clarity for customers who have made business interruption claims related to Covid-19. The verdict was published yesterday. But it will take time to comprehend and for any appeals ...
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AnalysisREPORT: Global guidance on the integration of environmental, social and governance risks into insurance underwriting
After a multi-year global consultation process, leading insurers from around the world and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) launched last the first global insurance industry guide to tackle a wide range of sustainability risks—from climate change, ecosystem degradation, pollution and animal welfare and testing; to child labour, controversial weapons, and ...
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News AgendaSwiss Re takes further steps towards net-zero emissions
Swiss Re implements new guidelines on the oil and gas industry and excludes support for the most carbon-intensive companies
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Online onlyMunich Re praises industry response to climate change
World Insurance Forum looks at risks and opportunities of global warming
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More than 200 dead in bushfires
Australian police search for clues in the hunt for possible arsonists.
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Scientist reveals storm risk research
Dr Greg Holland outlines new approach in assessing risk and vulnerability to severe weather
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Online onlyFlorida insurance commissioner meets Lloyd’s chairman
Kevin McCarty joins state governor Charlie Crist as part of London trade mission
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RMS unveils hurricane parametric index
Tool is ready to support the 2008 Atlantic basin hurricane season
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‘Above norm’ storms prediction reduced
2008 will be 20% higher than standard rather than previous forecast of 35% higher
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Online onlyClimate pioneer John Coomber awarded
The Worshipful Company of Actuaries’ award recognises the former Swiss Re CEO's climate contributions
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Be prepared for a big storm season - Aon
Risk managers and insurers should have “robust strategies” in place
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Tornadoes rip through Virginia
State of emergency declared following 'worst Virginia tornadoes in 60 years'
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Online onlyLloyd’s chairman meets Gov Schwarzenegger
Climate change and collateralisation at the top of the agenda
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Swiss Re firm to manage Carbon Credit Fund
The fund is currently investing in the carbon credits produced by so-called "post Kyoto" projects
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PCI says no to NAIC climate risk disclosure framework
Disclosure proposal is not the appropriate tool to bring greater transparency, argues PCI
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Online onlyMunich Re joins forces with CarbonRe
The partnership will protect the buyers of carbon credits and renewable energy projects among other things
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US tornado losses already exceed $1bn in 2008
Could AM Best's review provide a grim forecast of weather losses to come?
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Munich Re foresees growing catastrophe claims in India
'In coming decades, the effects of climate change will make themselves felt particularly in emerging markets'
