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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Tokio Marine returns with new $100m Kizuna Re quake cat bond using SDB
22 March 2024   It has become the first Japanese cat bond sponsor to use sustainable development bond.
US insurance regulators ride the fence, won't commit on ESG
12 March 2024
Lloyd’s launches consultation on insuring transition to lower-carbon economy
24 November 2023
MGA Kita & Pyreg to structure carbon insurance for biochar project
22 November 2023
Chubb creates resource hub to navigate new oil & gas standards
16 November 2023
Increasing ESG obligations ‘present insurance growth opportunity’
16 November 2023
Carbon insurer Kita taps ex-Chaucer head of natural resources
14 November 2023
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Insurance
Time for a ‘climate-conditioned view’ of classic nat cat perils
As the impacts of climate change become more prevalent, effective ESG measurement will be crucial for evolving underwriting strategies, especially for nat cat, says Vivek Bajaj, managing director, EMEA, Moody’s RMS.
Insurance
Insurance power: ESG versus energy access in Africa
Insurers have the capability to help accelerate coal power phase-outs without compromising electricity access, argues Mikir Shah, CEO of Africa Specialty Risks.
Insurance
ESG a ‘make or break’ factor in M&A in 2023
Regulation will play a big role in re/insurance M&A activity this year as re/insurers and investors look for accelerated growth, an Intelligent Insurer panel argued.
Insurance
Market focus: re/insurance trends to watch in 2023
From algorithmic underwriting to regulator interest in Europe’s big protection gap, and the potential for a fundamental market rethink, an Intelligent Insurer panel discussed the trends in what could be yet another unprecedented year.
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ESG developments echo Solvency I to Solvency II revolution
Developments in the environmental, social and corporate governance world are reminiscent of the change from Solvency I to Solvency II in the insurance space and the industry must be prepared, advises Luc Bigel, partner at DLA Piper.
Reinsurance
Neither love nor money: setting standards for ESG
How do we get ESG embedded across board rooms? As with all things ESG, the answer is likely to be complicated, as an Intelligent Insurer discussion found.
Reinsurance
The road to hell is paved with good intentions: ESG bonuses are a bad idea
Regulators have been focusing on ensuring incentives don’t encourage poor behaviour or excessive risks, but what if they could be a force for good? An increasing number of firms are linking bonuses to ESG performance, an Intelligent Insurer discussion heard.
Insurance
Re/insurers can help regulators thwart climate change: Conduit Re
Climate threats need faster, more coordinated action, says Conduit Re’s Andrew Smith, and regulators should look to insurance to help build up their arsenal.
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Sedgwick unveils new CEO for UK market growth
13 November 2023   The company seeks to take its UK business to the next level.
Argenta launches energy transition technology insurance unit
7 November 2023   The re/insurer has promoted an underwriter as part of its commitment to a lower carbon economy.
Lloyd’s ESG loophole: low ESG syndicate owners granted highest growth
11 October 2023   Low-risk ESG parents such as Munich Re, SCOR, TMK & Hartford are lowest growth to boot.
It’s time to ‘lean in’ to the green energy transition: Aon
4 October 2023   Changes around data and regulation ‘could make the difference’
Argenta adopts Moody’s ESG Insurance Underwriting Solution
29 September 2023   Argenta to leverage Moody’s models and analytics to decode risks and unlock opportunities.
Ariel Re unveils Ariel Green as clean energy technology insurer
26 September 2023   The move aims to increase awareness of technology performance insurance.
Lloyd’s Market Association launches ESG Academy
20 September 2023   It is designed to foster sustainable and responsible business practices in the market.
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