ESG – Page 23
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NewsAviva’s Amanda Blanc names flooding as biggest UK risk
Blanc believes that world leaders need to come together to agree what a ’good’ transition plan looks like
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NewsStorm Arwen winds sweep up over £80m worth of claims – NFU Mutual
Insurers across the board are expected to experience a total loss of up to £300m
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NewsClimate change has ‘broken the world of risk management’
However, applying an ‘insurance mindset’ to climate-related issues can support the ‘race for resilience’, says government’s climate champion
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AnalysisBriefing: Sector-wide cultural change and ‘radical collaboration’ will drive flood resilience work
Flood Re believes the role of insurance is changing as it urges insurers to offer property repair improvements to combat poor flood resilience
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AnalysisAdmiral’s stock market dip - how serious is it?
The Cardiff-based insurer’s share price plunged by 15% last month as a result of profit concerns
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NewsOnly 14% of SMEs have plans to reduce environmental impact – Aviva
Aviva UK and Ireland chief exec says ’more and more businesses will be impacted by climate change’
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NewsInsurtech ecosystem is ‘unusually advanced’
An expert panel at the Business of Resilience conference discussed how the insurtech sector could support the insurance industry through innovation
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NewsEuropean windstorm series accumulates €3,289m insured property market loss
Clustered storms pose a challenge for the insurance industry due to claims allocation confusion
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NewsLloyd’s Lab reveals eighth cohort with climate change and decarbonisation focus
The accelerator scheme has also included wild card entrants in its latest cohort
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NewsCircular supply chains will create ‘new risks’
These new risks present an opportunity for the insurance sector, however
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NewsUK set for record-breaking levels of rainfall – Swiss Re
Strengthening the UK’s resilience against flood risk will require attention from (re)insurers, says UK and Ireland chief executive
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NewsLloyd’s boss John Neal addresses Atrium scandal
Neal made clear that ‘zero tolerance is the only answer’ for bad behaviour
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NewsGetting serious about ESG
Insurers and brokers that undercut environmental, social and corporate governance standards will face ‘catastrophic’ consequences, according to industry roundtable
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NewsLloyd’s of London names inflation its ‘second biggest challenge’
Inflation is rising but it will not be a huge problem for insurers if they are proactive says chief financial officer
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AnalysisCitizens Advice report reawakens underwriting and trust concerns for ethnic minorities
The latest findings from Citizens Advice has highlighted that bias is ‘baked’ into underwriting processes, meaning insurers ’are now on the back foot’
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AnalysisThe Big Question April 2022: How can brokers support low income families to find appropriate and affordable insurance?
Insurance Times asks industry experts how the insurance sector can better support low income families who often see insurance as a luxury
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AnalysisBriefing: What does ESG mean to you?
Taking the lead in ESG is vital for insurers and brokers
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NewsDo insurance prices differ depending on race?
Insurance Times speaks to industry experts following Citizens Advice revealing a car insurance ‘ethnicity penalty’
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NewsIndustry at digitalisation crossroads post-pandemic – Allianz’s Sirma Boshnakova
Insurance firms must build ’technology with a heart’ and maintain ‘a human touch’ to avoid ’alienating’ consumers, says insurer board member
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NewsSwiss Re debuts ‘enhanced’ oil and gas policy
The reinsurer has sent a ‘strong message’ to fossil fuel companies and governments with its new commitments
