All climate transition articles
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NewsMunich Re quits Net Zero Insurance Alliance
Reinsurance giant cites potential for antitrust risks as it commits to pursuing decarbonisation goals on its own
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NewsAriel Re sponsors third cat bond with carbon offset feature
Titania Re III provides $125m of protection for named storms and earthquakes in the US and Canada
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NewsSpecialty MGA UK buys specialist crop and forestry insurer
Merger offers access to Lloyd’s and worldwide markets as investors focus attention on forestry for carbon sequestration
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NewsChubb launches dedicated climate transition unit
The unit brings together traditional, alternative and renewable energy, climate tech, agribusiness and risk engineering
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NewsInsurance sector ‘perfectly positioned’ for carbon removal action – Swiss Re
Swiss Re’s senior risk manager advises underwriters to not be ‘scared’ of providing cover for carbon removal
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NewsKorean Re adopts coal-exit strategy
The move by Asia’s second largest reinsurer is welcomed, but there are calls to restrict coal from its treaty business
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NewsMarsh Specialty's Kolodner to lead Global Renewable Energy
He succeeds Hamish Roberts, who has taken on a new role as Marsh’s UK & Ireland Specialty Growth Leader
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NewsMunich Re announces major new oil and gas policy
As of 1 April 2023 reinsurer will no longer invest in or insure projects exclusively covering new oil and gas fields
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NewsMarsh clients can use carbon credits in lieu of broker fees
Program (in partnership with Bank of America) provides ‘another incentive’ for clients to invest in carbon removal
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NewsSupport our transition journeys, FERMA urges re/insurers
Exclusions, limited or unavailable cover are ‘punishing’ insureds for embracing the green transition, says European risk association
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NewsInsuring the transition
The industry has a ‘once in a lifetime’ chance to support the transition to Net Zero. So what are we waiting for?
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NewsMarsh launches green and blue hydrogen insurance facility
Led by AIG and Liberty Specialty Markets, the facility offers up to $300m per risk including cover for property damage and BI
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NewsRe/insurers adapt underwriting to better price climate risks
Conduct risks such as ‘greenwashing’ stand to be major source of environmental liability claims
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NewsWTW buys climate risk analytics firm
Fintech Butterwire will be integrated into WTW’s Climate and Resilience Hub in Glasgow
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NewsILS capacity will be essential for energy transition risks
Innovative risk transfer solutions will be needed for emerging technologies as energy markets transition, says Neil Eckert
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NewsSompo joins Net Zero Insurance Alliance
Insurance giant is the first Japanese firm to join three net zero alliances under the umbrella of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero
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NewsDon’t over-promise on net zero, warns Greenberg
Re/insurers could face ‘greenwashing’ lawsuits if they fail to deliver on climate transition pledges, warns Chubb boss
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NewsClimate change to become a ‘persistent drag’ on profitability
Re/insurers are likely to be able to bear the costs of the transition to net zero - Bank of England
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NewsSCOR announces oil underwriting restrictions
The French reinsurer will cease providing cover for new oil field production projects from 2023
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NewsInsurers face rising ESG concerns
ESG reputation could become as important as product, service and price
