Climate change
Lloyd’s takes Aviva’s Patrick Tiernan as chief of markets
Lloyd’s has recruited Aviva’s managing director of UK commercial lines and global corporate and specialty Patrick Tiernan as its first chief of markets.
Q&A: Jennette Newman, Forum of Insurance Lawyers
Jennette Newman, partner at Clyde & Co, was appointed as president of Forum of Insurance Lawyers in November last year, replacing Anthony Baker. She spoke to Post about her hopes for 2021.
Preparation for unlikely crises more than a 'tabletop exercise', warns World Economic Forum panel
Policymakers and business leaders need to pay greater attention to low-likelihood, high-impact risks, panellists warned at the launch of the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Risks Report on Tuesday.
Ex-ABI leader Hugh Savill joins Sicsic Advisory
Hugh Savill, the Association of British Insurer’s director of regulation for 17 years, has joined boutique financial services risk and regulation consultancy Sicsic Advisory as a senior advisor, Post can reveal.
Intelligence: Hard market times are here
For the first time in a generation a hard market is truly here to stay. As many start to learn what this really means, Post takes a look at the impact on the market and how risk management might make the difference when it comes to coverage.
Editor's comment: Talking about reputation
To start 2021 we asked the major players in broking, claims and insurance to predict what the biggest event of the new year would be and what trends the first year in the next decade would bring.
Interview: Patrick Tiernan, International Underwriting Association
Newly appointed chair of the International Underwriting Association Patrick Tiernan sat down for a virtual chat with Pamela Kokoszka to discuss his plans as a chairman of the association, climate change and how the industry can overcome challenges…
Review of the Year 2020 – Insurers
Post spoke to insurers to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2020
Review of the Year 2020 – Claims
Post spoke to loss adjusting and legal professionals to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2020
Trade Voice: ABI’s James Dalton on the opportunities to reset the GI dial in 2021
James Dalton, director of general insurance policy at the Association of British Insurers, previews a packed 2021 agenda that could shape the future of the industry for years to come as it emerges from Covid-19’s long shadow.
Intelligence: Impact of Covid-19 on insurance investments
The economic crisis caused by Covid-19 has been compared to the 2008 financial crisis by economists. With the Bank of England lowering the interest rate from 0.75% to 0.1%, Post finds out what investment themes have emerged in the recent months, and what…
DLG issues inaugural environment progress reports and 2021 targets
Direct Line Group has become a carbon neutral company and is targeting a net carbon neutral investment portfolio by 2050, the insurer detailed in a pair of documents released at the end of 2020.
Spotlight: Sustainability: Modern methods of construction
As the drive to a greener, more sustainable housing market continues so modern methods of construction are increasing in both popularity and usage. This drive is coming from a combination of government policies, consumer demand and also from within the…
Blog: The importance of delivering an authentic brand experience
Companies that have a purpose are more successful than those that don’t, considers Zurich UK head of marketing communication Tracy Waxman, as she mulls how brand refreshes need to be more than just words.
Blog: Environmental liability – a catastrophic cover gap
Judy Hadden, founder of James Hallam business Oilspill Insurance Services, considers the hot topic of environmental liability cover, which she argues may be difficult to explain and sell but is an important value add.
Fully Comp 7: How can the insurance sector help the green economic recovery?
Welcome to episode seven of Fully Comp, Post’s video series tackling some of the biggest issues in insurance.
Claims and Fraud Summit 2020: Hear from AA, Allianz, Aviva, Ecclesiastical, Hiscox, Markel, Munich Re, NFU Mutual, QBE, RSA and Zurich
The annual Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Summit will be taking place this year virtually on 18-19 November 2020 – so be sure to join us and take advantage of our online networking platform, livestreamed agenda sessions and explore a wealth of content.
Lloyd’s bosses bombarded with ‘calendar jam’ as insurers targeted on Twitter
Apollo ruled out further dealings on Adani projects as climate campaigners hit Lloyd’s insurer CEOs with calendar invites and targeted companies on social media.
Spotlight: Climate change: Aviation, carbon neutrality and the potential impact on the insurance market
After 197 countries signed the Paris Agreement in 2015, there has been a call for industries to solidify proposals to tackle climate change. Additionally, the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has amplified the effects that these industries have had on the…
Spotlight: Climate change: The role of insurers in reducing carbon emissions
Insurers will come under increasing pressure to demonstrate their pro-active engagement with the need for effective action to tackle global warming. Fine words, grand gestures and clever marketing will not be enough. Meaningful, effective action will be…
Climate activists plan day of digital disruption to Lloyd's
Climate campaigners from across the globe will join a digital protest calling on Lloyd’s to “act on the climate crisis, not act as the last refuge for climate wreckers like Adani to secure insurance”, with thousands of participants expected.
Blog: Mexico Reef Protection Program – a nature-based solution to extreme weather risk protection
Climate and extreme weather-related shocks are increasing in their frequency and severity, endangering businesses and livelihoods in vulnerable markets. However, as these risks have augmented, so has the arsenal to combat them, considers Juan Marcano,…
Blog: Postcard from the future
The Covid-19 pandemic is dislocating economies around the world. It has also presented a unique test for property and casualty insurers: a surge of losses and a hit to assets, combined with a sudden shift to remote working, writes Clyde & Co partner…
Effects of climate change bite at UK corporate insurance renewals
British-based corporations are already finding it harder to access insurance coverage because of the effects of climate change, Marsh & McLennan’s director of climate resilience told risk managers on Tuesday.