Climate change
Climate change - Governance: Running hot and cold
Risk managers have been gearing up for the impact of climate change, but one area of uncertainty remains. Lindene Patton takes a look at the political and regulatory factors.
Willis chair: risk models can help alleviate poverty
The scientific models used by the insurance industry to assess the financial risks of extreme weather events could help governments and aid agencies develop new approaches for sustainable development and poverty alleviation, according to Rowan Douglas,…
Marsh forms international nuclear practice
Marsh said that in order to address growing concerns around climate change and energy security, it has formed a international nuclear practice, for all nuclear clients based outside the US and Canada.
Bangladesh, Indonesia and Iran top natural disaster ranking
Bangladesh, Indonesia and Iran have been rated as the nations most at risk from extreme weather and geophysical events according to a new study ranking 229 countries on their vulnerability to natural disasters.
Lib Dem set for climate change role in Cameron's cabinet
Liberal Democrat MP Chris Huhne is poised to become energy and climate change secretary, according to reports.
Public sector - emerging risks: Built for endurance
With sustainability now a buzzword for central and local governments, Jo Hardcastle looks at the emerging associated risks it brings.
Climate change: Storm in a teacup
Was the 'climate-gate' incident blown out of proportion? Dr Andrew Dlugolecki looks at the facts behind climate change and why a couple of e-mails do not contradict the science.
Climate change: Just the beginning
After the failures of the conference in Copenhagen, Rachel Gordon looks at the work done by insurers in ensuring the threat of climate change is properly addressed.
Property claims - Conference news: Property repair should be more proactive claims CWMC MD
The property repair sector could be more proactive in introducing sustainable building practices rather than being coerced into change by new regulation, the managing director of claims management consultancy firm CWMC has advised.
Looming climate change scheme needs attention, warns Allianz
Allianz Engineering is reminding brokers of the imminent introduction of a government backed climate change and energy saving scheme which could affect 20 000 UK businesses.
Insurers and reinsurers need to be aware of the third party liability climate change lawsuits
Kyle Danish, partner at law firm Van Ness Feldman, told delegates at the World Insurance Forum in Bermuda today, that they need to be aware of lawsuits currently in the early stages of litigation in the US.
Outcome of the Copenhagen climate summit “baffling” – Munich Re
Nikolaus von Bomhard, CEO of Munich Re has condemned the lack of pledges made at the Copenhagen climate summit and noted that it is now down to industries such as insurance to ensure that climate change initiatives go ahead
Swiss Re urges swift action climate change
Delegates speak out at Copenhagen conference
Europe accused of weak stance on climate emissions
China calls for more action by EU, US and Japan
CEA outlines key role for insurers in climate change debate
Report calls for long term, clesr and effective climate change strategy.
Climate change remains priority for insurers despite recession
Climate Wise commended in independent review
Climate near “tipping point”, Allianz
Clemens von Weichs, head of Allianz’s reinsurance unit, says (re)insurers have a vital role to play.
RSA and WWF form new alliance
RSA pushes environmental responsibility further up the agenda
ABI warns of 14% rise in annual insured flood losses by 2060
Director of general insurance and health Nick Starling said the finding have "serious implications".