Coalition of NGOs launches new rating system to encourage take up of innovative car insurance policies that could slash US emissions by four per cent
EU-backed analysis of climate impacts warns of heatwaves, floods and rising insurance costs
Even in areas with no flooding history, flood-related insurance payments are up 15 per cent
Report finds number of new climate change and low carbon related insurance offerings doubled last year
New report expected to show insurance industry has underestimated financial cost of climate change damage
Companies with annual premiums over $500m will have to complete risk survey
Global insurance scheme could provide cost-effective means of helping developing countries adapt to threat of climate change
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