From climate shocks to cyber catastrophes, insurers are expanding scenario modelling, deepening collaboration and investing in data-driven resilience to withstand the next systemic disruption. But how important is this preparation? Insurance Times puts the question to leading voices from the market.
‘With nuclear fusion, we’re positioning ourselves ahead of commercial deployment to ensure insurance coverage doesn’t become an obstacle when this technology is ready to scale,’ said chief underwriting officer
‘Many insurers are still trying to tackle tomorrow’s threats with yesterday’s tools,’ says head of insurance
‘Europe is in the midst of a BESS boom,’ says partner
’I truly believe this initiative will act as a litmus test and we will see similar schemes rolled out across other industry sectors in the years ahead as the climate crisis continues to worsen,’ says head
’Relying on yesterday’s tools is leaving insurers exposed to today’s billion-dollar events, from urban wildfires to catastrophic hailstorms,’ says chief executive
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’These are perils that we haven’t really taken seriously in the past, given the emphasis on the US market, and now there are increasingly unmodeled events,’ says underwriter
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‘By combining multidisciplinary expertise with proprietary data, technology and analytics, we can offer clients solutions that are not only customised to their sector, but also future-focused,’ says head of risk control
‘Axa and AIG present themselves as protecting homes and families, yet continue to underwrite projects that accelerate climate breakdown and fuel conflict,’ says spokesperson
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’This assured model reflects our shared commitment to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy and will help to equip insurers in the UK with the tools they need to meet their sustainability goals,’ says director
‘This decision reflects our continued commitment to portfolio discipline and ensuring alignment with both our performance objectives and evolving risk appetite,’ says chief executive
‘Sustainability and ESG risks in insurance are no longer a niche concern — they are a boardroom imperative for corporations,’ says executive
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‘Traditional, postcode level assessments are no longer enough’ when pricing around extreme weather events, says chief revenue officer
Greenwashing – a practice whereby companies make misleading or false claims to appear more environmentally friendly and sustainable than they actually are – is emerging as a challenge for insurers and brokers, with potential reputational, regulatory and legal consequences
‘Improving risk management practices will help to build a sustainable and resilient insurance sector that is better equipped to serve the evolving needs of customers,’ says director of commercial customer risk management and sustainability