ESG
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance.
ESG that stands up in tougher times
At a recent Insurance Post roundtable in partnership with CRIF, leading insurers and ESG specialists explored how the industry is translating sustainability goals into measurable progress – and what it will take to keep that momentum in tougher times.
Lloyd's grows fossil fuel premiums
Lloyd’s of London is continuing to grow its fossil fuel business, according to analysis from non-governmental research and campaigning organisation Reclaim Finance.
Can insurers keep their climate promises?
Whether insurers are truly delivering on their climate commitments or just talking a good game is explored in the latest episode of the Insurance Post Podcast.
Swiss Re CEO urges ‘prevention over cure’ for climate risk
Swiss Re group CEO Andreas Berger has called for an industry-wide shift in the approach to climate risk.
Employee engagement drives Allianz Trade’s Net-Zero progress
Head of sustainability at Allianz Trade Piril Kadibesegil Yasar has argued employee buy-in has been key to the firm’s progress towards its Net-Zero goals.
Banks, insurers and their lawyers face climate reckoning
The Prudential Regulation Authority is tightening expectations on how banks and insurers manage climate risk, which Laurence Besemer, CEO of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, claims will reshape what they demand from their legal advisers.
Blog: a new lens to evaluate SME risk and support business resilience
In an increasingly volatile market, insurers are seeking smarter ways to assess SME risk and strengthen resilience. Crif’s Sara Costantini explores how ESG data offers a powerful new lens to evaluate risk, drive sustainability, and enhance profitability.
How has Trump’s approach impacted Net Zero plans?
Insurance Post is inviting ESG and sustainability leads at insurance companies to take part in a short survey examining how US President Donald Trump’s approach to climate and energy policy has influenced Net Zero strategies over the last year.
Winners of Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards 2025 revealed
Aviva. CFC, Charles Taylor, Crawford & Company, DWF and Markerstudy were all multiple winners at Insurance Post's Claims and Fraud Awards last night (2 October).
Spotlight: Unlocking ESG: the strategic advantage for insurance providers in the SME market
Insurance providers risk missing a strategic edge by underusing ESG in SME underwriting. Integrating ESG data can boost resilience insights, improve risk modelling, and offer competitive market advantage, argues Sara Costantini at Crif.
Spotlight: The ESG opportunity: insurers as partners in SME resilience
Insurers and brokers look set to play a pivotal role in ESG education and risk management – and potentially, there is a role for more specialist products and incentives to reward firms that demonstrate best practice, writes Rachel Gordon.
Tiernan denies Lloyd’s has done a u-turn on fossil fuels
Lloyd’s of London CEO Patrick Tiernan has denied claims the marketplace will no longer ask insurers to stop providing insurance cover for fossil fuels.
Big Interview: Helen Sanson, CEO of The Insurance Charity
Helen Sanson, the new CEO of The Insurance Charity, is on a mission to modernise the 122-year-old institution, expand its reach across the sector, and make sure her organisation helps more workers in the industry overcome hardship.
Allianz commits to EV fleet transition by 2030
Allianz UK has committed to transition to an electric vehicle fleet by the end of 2030.
How to use AI in insurance responsibly and ethically
View from the Top: Paul Hollands, Axa UK’s chief data and analytics officer, gives an overview of the guardrails and guiding principles the insurer has put in place as it embraces artificial intelligence.
Howden develops transition plan using UN guidance
Howden is currently working on a net zero transition plan for its operations, according to head of transition advisory Tony Rooke.
Chubb accused of coal underwriting u-turn
Chubb has reportedly reversed its coal underwriting policy by becoming the lead reinsurer for a coal-fired power plant in Vietnam.
Monzo’s new cover; Aviva boosts renewables; Laka raises £7.7m
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Aviva and Zurich highlight inadequacy of UK climate action
Aviva and Zurich Resilience Solutions, as part of the Green Alliance Adaptation Taskforce, have concluded that 65% of UK actions to address the biggest climate risks are currently inadequate.
Best Insurance Employers to work for in 2025 revealed
Zego and Konsileo are the UK’s best large and small to medium-sized insurance respectively to work for, according to Insurance Post’s Best Insurance Employers survey.
Protestors stage own ceremony outside British Insurance Awards
Climate change activists from Insure Our Survival protested outside this year’s British Insurance Awards, lying down on the event’s red carpet and staging their own awards ceremony on the pavement outside the Royal Albert Hall.