Climate change
Howden pledges to achieve plastic neutrality
The broker announced its commitment to reduce its plastic consumption, and offset the rest, aiming to curb the impact its business has on the environment.
Lloyd’s sets out climate action roadmap
Lloyd's reveals steps towards achieving net-zero across the industry after having been accused of 'shameless greenwashing' in a recent paint attack.
Extinction Rebellion hits Lloyd’s in paint attack
The activist group said it threw green paint over the Lloyd’s building to highlight “shameless greenwashing”.
FCA pledges to be tough and take action as it publishes 2021/22 Business Plan
Watchdog to focus on innovation and tackling misconduct as it aims to to become a "forward-looking, proactive regulator".
Global industry leaders set up the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance
According to the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance, insurers and reinsurers will individually set science-based targets every five years and report on their progress annually.
HRH The Prince of Wales launches insurance task force to fight climate change
The task force, chaired by Lloyd's, is comprised of insurance executives and aims to provide a platform for the sector to collectively advance the world’s progress towards a resilient, net-zero economy.
Sustainable insurer Parhelion to launch with backing from Howden
The provider, which is targeting a $500m capital raise, says its ESG products will meet the risk financing needs of a greener economy.
Allianz swaps flagship Manchester office for sustainable building
The new office space will include features such as training zones, collaboration areas, as well as a broker zone for intermediaries to utilise when visiting.
Climate activists increase pressure on Lloyd's
Insurance Rebellion demands Lloyd's and other insurers to stop insuring coal mines and all fossil fuel projects, as day of action sees protesters gather outside of Lloyd's of London and in 12 other UK cities.
Opinion: Let’s be honest about climate change
Brokers can lead the way on climate change, says Duncan Minty
Risk insights webinar: Tackling tomorrow’s risks today
The Aviva team highlights key findings from its Risk Insights report and outlines the danger points, from Covid to mental health problems
Brokers adopt climate change initiatives
Following Aviva’s pledge to be the first major insurer worldwide to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040, Insurance Age looks into what this might mean for brokers, and how they plan to adapt their strategies to a more climate-aware business model.
Q&A - Marshmallow's Oliver Kent-Braham
The founder of motor provider Marshmallow discusses the company's creation, its future plans, and lifts the lid on the legal battle with Marsh over its name.
Clear targets net zero carbon emissions by 2030
Firm claims to be the first broker in the UK to set this commitment through the Science Based Targets initiative.
Blog: How flood prevention technology can impact claims management
Jonathan Jackson, CEO at flood forecasting InsurTech Previsico, explains how new technologies can change the industry's approach to flood claims.
Blog: Is climate change insurable?
Ben Davis of Digital Risks examines how insurers and brokers can survive in the ‘new normal’ of significant and frequent climate-related losses.
Aviva Renewable Energy launches exclusively through UK brokers
Offering is targeting renewable energy companies that operate domestically and abroad.
Blog: Have you considered your environmental obligations?
Everyone has a role to play in protecting the planet - even the insurance sector. Unfriend Coal's Peter Bosshard explains what brokers can do to help prevent climate change.
CII report warns on climate change inertia
Inadequate action to tackle climate change could trigger widespread market failure and insolvencies among insurers, a study published today has warned.
Brokers tackling climate change in the workplace, survey says
Environmental issues are a top priority for most brokers, according to research from Aviva.
Andrew Torrance succeeded by former Swiss Re chief at ClimateWise
ClimateWise, the global insurance industry’s leadership group to reduce the risks of climate change, has appointed former Swiss Re CEO John Coomber as its new chairman.
Majority of brokers say clients unwilling to pay more for environmental products
Nearly half (49.6%) of brokers believe there is a market for insurance products incorporating environmental elements, but only a minority believe customers would be willing to pay a higher premium for them, according to research by Ecclesiastical.
Brokers urged to ensure clients sign up to climate change scheme
Allianz Engineering said it is reminding brokers of the 30 September deadline for businesses to sign up to a Government-backed climate change and energy-saving scheme.
Flooding: Raising the barriers
The spate of high-profile floods over the last five years has given insurers, brokers and clients much food for thought about rates and whether or not some risks can be covered at all. Andrew Tjaardstra finds out what precautions the industry is taking.