Climate change
Legal: The opportunity of uncertainty
The vague Green Economy Bill is not an excuse for the industry to ignore climate change risks, rather to take a lead in tackling the problem and grab a big opportunity, writes Lindene Patton.
Viewpoint: The carbon challenge
Climate change remains controversial for broking. Either it is not discussed or it is addressed in the context of new business opportunities such as renewable energy. Regardless of a broker's positioning on climate change, it has become a regulatory…
Editor's comment: Regulator change risks instability
The announcement that the Financial Services Authority is to be disbanded and replaced with a combination of regulation from the Bank of England including a new Consumer Protection and Markets Authority brings opportunities and dangers.
Regional power hour - Bristol: When it rains, it pours
This month's power hour, sponsored by Ecclesiastical and held in Bristol, looks at the growing impact of climate change on the industry - particularly that of flooding. Martin Friel reports.
Brokers urged to raise awareness of environmental regulation
Allianz Engineering is reminding brokers of the imminent introduction of a government-backed climate change and energy saving scheme which could affect around 20,000 UK businesses.
investing in the future is vital
Highlights of PB Week
Brown steps up climate change rhetoric
50 days before Copenhagen, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has given a dramatic warning at the Major Economies Forum today
The changing world of insurance
Climate change