ESG
Vulnerable countries in the global South facing large GPD losses are not ‘uninsurable’ – David Howden
The insurance industry needs to ‘transform’ its approach to ‘protecting the most vulnerable against the devastating effects of climate change’, says top boss
Lloyd’s of London launches consultation on new sustainability roadmap
’Our aim is to give our market participants greater confidence in setting, embedding and operationalising their own individual climate strategies,’ says chief executive
Briefing: Insurers likely to COP the bill for climate resilience
Insurers are increasingly going to be held responsible for mitigating the threat of systemic risks, says Jon Guy
AR appointed to support launch of new UK MGA
’We are delighted to be supporting Arbol’s UK and international growth ambitions,’ says chief executive
Heightened fraud risk in the wake of recent storms – McLarens
’As we grapple with the aftermath of successive weather-related events, the risk of fraudulent claims looms large,’ says head of investigation
Storm Babet a warning for UK insurers to focus on building resilience
’Insurance can be a very important part of building resilience to the increase in weather-related disasters,’ says senior lecturer and coauthor
Briefing: Insurer service concerns continue to rage
The overall picture of insurer service concerns is one of exhausted staff at both ends of the chain, missed deadlines and a distinct lack of autonomy and empowerment
James Nicholson: From graduate scheme to Zurich’s chief of claims
’Working for an insurance company – specifically in claims – allowed me to apply my law degree,’ says chief claims officer
The current opportunities for UKGI firms – ready for action?
Insurance Times’ latest webinar captures the thoughts of three senior leaders in the industry
Briefing: Are apprenticeships the secret weapon in the war for talent?
Companies can benefit from hiring apprentices in multiple ways
Briefing: New product launch points to clear shift towards climate change resilience for clients
The launch of a parametric product for climate risks may provide a glimpse into the future, says Jon Guy
Howden launches climate parametrics practice
’We have made a pioneering move to combine climate, parametrics and sector expertise,’ says chief executive
TechTalk: Lack of VC funding for BAME-led insurtechs deemed ‘unacceptable failure’
Funding for ethnic minority insurtech founders has come under the spotlight as Black History Month gets underway this October
Marine insurers told they cannot leave clients all at sea with increased net zero ambitions
While the ongoing conflict in Ukraine loomed large, the challenges of climate change and technology were prominent pieces of the IUMI’s agenda
Lloyd’s forms new partnership to increase insurance access in climate-vulnerable countries
’Insurance has a vital role to play in building resilience against climate-related risks,’ says chief executive
Chubb launches lithium battery insurance proposition
The insurer says it has made the move to address a lack of capacity in the marine cargo market
SME brokers grapple with ESG strategies in collaborative effort with insurers
’It may be possible to achieve alignment relatively easily by having a discussion about what ESG means and how it is relevant to the firm,’ says associate broker
Aviva launches new digital tool to help brokers achieve sustainability goals
’Our purpose is to be with brokers today for a better tomorrow,’ says broker development director
General insurers’ profitability to lag behind cost of capital in 2023 – Swiss Re
‘The elevated risk landscape calls for more frequent adjustments to underwriting practices,’ says chief underwriting officer
Opinion: With great power, comes great responsibility
The insurance sector must accept a responsibility to stay out of political decisions, argues Yiannis Kotoulas