Research vital to climate change mitigation and adaptation, says leading economist
Munich Re claims 2008 was third worst year on record for natural disaster related losses, and warns climate change will lead to increased risks in the future
Industry coalition claims better guidance from government is key to helping industry predict costs and accurately price premiums
New World Bank initiative to help provide developing economies with easier access to extreme weather insurance cover
Industry missing out on golden opportunity to address new climate change-related markets
Berkeley report claims failure to adapt to climate change risks will leave industry facing multibillion-dollar costs
Insurers ignoring risk posed by increased frequency of killer heat waves
Leading insurance provider predicts premiums to rise by up to 10 per cent over next two years
Proposals to reduce traffic emissions by tweaking insurance options and tackling urban sprawl are on the drawing board
Pitt Review recommends greater transparency over flood risks