insurance
Management
A new review of the climate disclosures of some of the world's biggest insurance firms has identified "significant improvements" in the incorporation of climate change considerations into investment and underwriting strategies
17 February 2021
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3 min read
Policy
Proposals aim to offer households discounted insurance premiums alongside additional funds to make their homes more resilient
01 February 2021
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Risk
Insurance giant warns 'it is time to act' in order to curb growing costs of climate change
08 January 2021
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Climate change
Most costly floods, windstorms, tropical cyclones and fires in 2020 killed thousands of people across the globe and displaced millions, charity finds
29 December 2020
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Investment
Schroders' Gavin Ralston looks at how insurance investors have handled the Covid-19 crisis, their return expectations, and how they view sustainability
21 December 2020
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5 min read
Investment
Insurance giant sets out wide-ranging new sustainability strategy designed to curb investment in fossil fuel infrastructure, but campaigners argue faster timetable is required
17 December 2020
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4 min read
Risk
Climate campaigners welcome proposal, but warn sector's net zero pledges are meaningless unless insurers end coverage for carbon intensive fossil fuel projects in the near-term
14 December 2020
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3 min read
Investment
Insurer says bond issuance will enable investment in green buildings, renewable energy, and clean transportation projects
16 October 2020
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Policy
National Insulation Association writes to Chancellor requesting clarity over long term future of the scheme, after reports that many households cannot access grant scheme
12 October 2020
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Investment
Landmark pledge makes Suncorp the first major insurer to adopt any policy restricting underwriting for oil and gas
21 August 2020
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