ESG
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance.
UN creates NZIA replacement
The United Nations Environment Programme has replaced the now-discontinued Net Zero Insurance Alliance with a multistakeholder forum, although most former UK-based NZIA members have yet to join.
Probitas offices painted ‘blood red’ again
A newfound protest group has emerged and targeted the London offices of three insurers in rage over fossil fuel projects.
Roundtable: The future of mobility – is the courtesy car still viable?
Is the courtesy car a relic of the past? Insurance industry and body shop representatives explored this question and new mobility options at a recent Insurance Post roundtable held in association with Enterprise-Rent-A-Car roundtable. Izabela Chmielewska…
Lloyd’s DEI role model Erik Johnson
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models, and over the coming weeks, we will feature them all. The penultimate spotlight is on Erik Johnson, a founding board member of Inclusion@Lloyd’s.
Campaigners unleash ‘digital mayhem’ on insurers
Three insurance firms have been digitally targeted by climate activists over their refusal to rule out support for fossil fuel projects.
Climate rebels storm insurer offices over support for ‘fossil fuel crooks’
Extinction Rebellion activists have occupied the offices of five insurers in the City of London,as the movement launches its week of action to stop the companies insuring “climate chaos”.
How green parts help insurers meet EU requirements
Analysis: Tom Luckham explains why the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is pushing motor insurers towards even greater use of green parts.
Protestors slam Aviva and Allianz for targeting healthy trees
Climate activists have accused the insurance industry for “pointing the finger of blame” at trees, rather than investing its billion-pound profits into preventing flood claims.
Dancing climate protestors target ‘oily money-driven’ Lloyd’s
Campaigners have named and shamed Lloyd’s of London for continuing to “insure and enable” fossil fuel expansion and “human rights–abusing projects”.
Lloyd’s DEI role model Kirat Kaur Nandra
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models, and over the coming weeks we will feature them all. Today’s spotlight is on Kirat Kaur Nandra, diversity, equity and inclusion champion and currently credit…
CRIF calls on insurers to challenge ESG credentials in the supply chain
CRIF has launched its own ESG evaluation tool to support UK insurers to better assess risks, ahead of prospective regulations, Insurance Post can reveal.
Lloyd’s DEI role model: David Flint
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models and over the coming weeks we will feature them all with today’s spotlight on the ambassador of the Lloyd’s Football Club and CEO of Blue Mountain Capacity…
Post launches new Benchmarking Service
Insurance Post’s unique service will benchmark UK insurers’ strategies across key areas, including claims, fraud and technology.
Big Interview: Chubb’s Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts, division president for UK, Ireland and South Africa at Chubb, tells Jonathan Swift he is looking to create wider and deeper relationships with UK brokers plus what factors will help differentiate his insurer from the congested run-of-the…
Carbon markets: the next ‘billion-dollar’ prospect
Oxbow Partners and Kita have underlined the scale of the opportunity for insurers looking to capitalise on carbon markets, and how the carbon credit insurance market could reach $30bn by 2050.
Lloyd’s DEI role model Rob Anarfi
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models and over the coming weeks we will feature them all with today’s spotlight on Beazley chief risk officer Rob Anarfi.
Top five risks that will affect claims in 2024
The use of artificial intelligence, a changing geopolitical landscape and climate change were revealed to be among the top priority concerns that UK insurers will increasingly have to tackle.
Lloyd's and London market DEI role model Rebecca Mason
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models, which were displayed in its historic Old Library to celebrate the progress made in creating an inclusive cultural marketplace. Over the coming weeks we will…
Climate campaigners claim victory after insurers rule out EACOP
Reinsurance companies Sirius Point, Riverstone International, Enstar Group, and specialty insurers Blenheim and SA Meacock, have all officially ruled out involvement in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
Climate activists threaten to step-up action against insurers
Climate activists have kicked off the new year by warning the insurance sector “your time is up”, and have revealed plans to protest for a “fair and just transition” to secure a liveable planet for all.
Aviva CEO Blanc awarded Damehood and ex-RSA boss Hester knighted in New Years Honours List
Amanda Blanc, the group chief executive officer of Aviva, has been awarded a Damehood in King Charles the Third’s second New Years Honours List.