Insurance
The private sector’s 5 big climate risk and adaptation blind spots
A new report considers disclosures by more than 1,600 companies. The findings were fascinating, unsettling and inspiring. Read More
How Marsh and McLennan, Allianz and other insurers are responding to climate change risks
New payout triggers, alongside new policy types and coverage related to the complex transition many industries face. Read More
Allianz is the latest insurer to bank on carbon neutrality
Changing regulations and cleaner technologies are leading the divestment from coal power plants and mines. Read More
How to use 'captive' insurance to mitigate climate change risks
More companies are experimenting with policies that can help create a cash surplus for catastrophic risks. Read More
AXA: 4C warming makes the world uninsurable
Insurance giant vows to quadruple green investments, as Dutch bank ING strengthens its policy on coal investments. Read More
Asian companies wake up to environmental risks
Local governments are moving proactively to protect human health, and more businesses are opting for insurance that covers violations. Read More
Look out, banks: Sustainability funding gets creative
Emerging fintech options can back a range of risky business ventures, such as sustainable agriculture, local resilience projects or startups. Read More
The science of preparing cities for natural disasters
Why not audit expected casualties and expected financial loss in a city in the same way you audit the finances or the creditworthiness of sovereign states? Read More
22 insurers seriously assess climate risk — does yours?
Munich Re, Swiss Re, Liberty Mutual, Nationwide, Prudential, Travelers and the Hartford are found to give high-quality assessment of climate risks. But most insurers do not. Read More
Why are insurance companies lagging in climate risk?
It's risky business, but few bother to consider the climate when making investments, says the Asset Owners Disclosure Project. Read More
