Tag: Feature
A third of risk managers report ESG is influencing risk management strategy
More than half of risk managers are significantly involved in their organisation’s ESG efforts, but 77% believe they should take an active or more act [...]
More insurers walk away from EACOP project in clash with ESG policies
Arch Capital Group and AEGIS London have joined the 19 (re)insurance companies ruling out the controversial East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) pro [...]
Partnerships crucial in tackling climate change risks, stresses Zep Re
Bringing the local market together with regional and global players will be crucial in ensuring that climate change insurance products reach their tar [...]
Easier than you think to start on your ESG journey
Most insurers agree that ESG will play an increasingly important role in their business strategies and, according to a new survey, 100% agree that [...]
Managing balance between fossil fuels and diesel is hitting crisis point in South Africa
The need to transition to renewables while maintaining current levels of energy supply has hit a crisis point in South Africa, according to the South [...]
Fire and explosion leading to most costly marine claims, but inflation is an increasing factor
Fire and explosion incidents cause the most expensive insurance claims in the marine industry, while at a time of rising exposures and inflation, carg [...]
Progress on energy transition stutters at COP27, but Africa set to benefit from latest initiatives
It is not only climate change and the need to transition quickly to net zero that are placing demands on the energy sector, insurers and governments, [...]
Africa is at the epicentre of the climate crisis, warns Allianz in a new report
The green energy transition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for African development, a chance to reduce poverty and lift growth potential, accordi [...]
Six African public finance institutions called out on fossil fuel investments at COP27
Six public finance institutions (PFIs) are failing to disclose measurable targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreeme [...]
World Bank launches Global Shield to bring together climate change adaptation financing
The World Bank Group has announced a Global Shield Financing Facility to help developing countries access more financing for recovery from natural dis [...]