Climate change
Amanda Blanc tells industry to ‘stand together’ following NZIA fallout
Aviva’s Blanc asked three things of the industry in the fight against climate change and said it remains the “most important issue” we face regardless of recent events.
ABI calls on insurers to save ‘shocking decline’ in nature loss
The Association of British Insurers has launched guidance to help the industry become “nature positive”.
WTW collabs with Clyde and Co; Canopius unveils cyber team; Hiscox appoints CIO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Insurers told to embrace disruption rather than dabble in it
Insurers have been told by Spain’s biggest insurer to go for transformation at scale by overhauling their core business and processes, rather than dabbling in just a few systems and products.
Zurich aims to build sustainable supply chain
Zurich has shared plans to build stronger transparent environmental reporting with its suppliers, and how it aims to be “one of the most responsible” sustainable companies in the world.
Blanc wants Aviva to persist as ‘massive voice’ on sustainability
Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc has said she hopes to continue to use the insurer’s voice to push for the “sustainability agenda.”
Lloyd’s to publish ESG plans after net zero criticism
Lloyd’s of London chiefs have promised to "comment more expansively" on ESG guidance in September, as the industry moves to an “action phase.”
Antitrust concerns flagged as more members leave NZIA
Three more insurers have left the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance after US state attorney generals said NZIA commitments may “violate" state and federal antitrust laws.
Two founding members remain as Allianz and Axa leave NZIA
Allianz and Axa have both decided to leave the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance, meaning just two founding members remain after three leave in one day.
Climate activists let off smoke bombs outside Lloyd’s
Climate activists gathered outside Lloyd’s of London in the run-up to today’s AGM, letting off smoke bombs and chanting “Stop Adani” as well as “Stop Eacop.”
Climate activists hit Lloyd’s insurers ahead of AGM
Climate activists targeted Lloyd’s insurers backing fossil fuel projects around the world ahead of its annual general meeting later today, with more disruption planned.
View from the top: Aon’s Walia on making better decisions in uncertain times
Elisha Walia, UK chief of staff and director of UK public affairs at Aon, outlines the chronic risks that businesses need to face up to if they are to thrive in the years ahead.
Insurers slammed for ‘abandoning net zero targets’ to back Nordic gas and oil exploration
Greenpeace says insurers are prioritising “dirty profits” over the future of the planet as it names 69 insurers involved with a gas and oil exploration project in Norway.
Swiss Re joins Net-Zero Insurance Alliance exodus
Swiss Re has joined Zurich, Hannover Re and Munich Re in turning its back on the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance.
Aviva sees uptick in brokers developing ESG plans
Over a quarter of brokers are implementing Net Zero plans, according to research from Aviva.
Applied Systems expands commercial lines; Value Space invests; and Avid opts for Allianz for capacity
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Climate change activists target Biba conference
Protestors gathered outside the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester today (11 May), calling for insurers to refuse to back the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
