ESG – Page 4
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News AnalysisThe current opportunities for UKGI firms – ready for action?
Insurance Times’ latest webinar captures the thoughts of three senior leaders in the industry
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News AnalysisBriefing: Are apprenticeships the secret weapon in the war for talent?
Companies can benefit from hiring apprentices in multiple ways
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News AnalysisBriefing: 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
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NewsHowden launches climate parametrics practice
’We have made a pioneering move to combine climate, parametrics and sector expertise,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisTechTalk: 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
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News AnalysisMarine 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
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NewsLloyd’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
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NewsChubb launches lithium battery insurance proposition
The insurer says it has made the move to address a lack of capacity in the marine cargo market
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News AnalysisSME 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
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NewsAviva 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
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NewsGeneral 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
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News AnalysisOpinion: With great power, comes great responsibility
The insurance sector must accept a responsibility to stay out of political decisions, argues Yiannis Kotoulas
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News AnalysisIndustry’s reckoning over inclusive policies presents an opportunity for progress
Equity’s programmes have ”helped connect new joiners, develop and advance experienced hires and expand the reach of insurance into new areas,” says Lloyd’s chair
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News AnalysisBriefing: Insurance might not be Hollywood, but it still offers exciting career prospects
Actuary: The Movie might not have as much appeal as The Wolf of Wall Street or The Social Network when it comes to box office hits, but a career in insurance can certainly still be exciting
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NewsDavies turns focus to supporting insurers with cost of weather-related catastrophes
’We believe it has never been more important to strengthen our major and complex loss team,’ says head of major and complex loss
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NewsCompass Insurance warns of increased claims from unpredictable weather events
’Static caravans are particularly susceptible to damage from storms or floods,’ says managing director
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News AnalysisBriefing: ‘Above average’ natural catastrophe losses for reinsurers should be a call to action for insurers
A trend of higher than average natural catastrophe losses has continued for the first half of 2023, according to global reinsurers
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News AnalysisBriefing: Antarctic warning will add to UK debate on climate insurability
The industry may well be at a tipping point where its role begins to shift
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NewsAviva expands underwriting appetite for commercial developments
’There are a growing number of developers looking to build more sustainably,’ says UK and Ireland general insurance chief executive
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NewsWinslow signs letter urging minister to address ‘vital need’ for changes to planning rules
’More must be done to take account of the role nature plays in climate adaptation and mitigation,’ says letter
