Climate-related disasters set to make 2017 most expensive on record, insurers warn
But existing global risk protection gap of $1.7tr may open up many new opportunities for insurers, according to the ClimateWise network of insurance firms
A group of the some of the world's biggest insurance companies has warned extreme weather disasters have put this year on track to be one of the most expensive on record, urging the sector to redouble...
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Catch up on all the latest news, top speakers and in-depth discussion from day one of the world's first Net Zero Festival from BusinessGreen, featuring a host of events and panels focusing on the topic of innovation
