The Inside Track
In this section, Insider Engage gets to grips with the industry's hottest topics.
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ESG
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John Scott, Head of Sustainability Risks at Zurich Insurance Group, is an experienced chief risk officer whose focus now is on bringing risk management thinking to ESG issues, especially climate change. Here he talks about the evolution of risk data and the role of regulation in shaping the industry’s approach. -
Strong ESG performance is no longer an optional credential for insurers: investors, raters and regulators all demand it.
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In Partnership With AXISInsurance companies are faced with new challenges as severe weather events continue to impact renewable energy projects and are working to improve their understanding and management of risk in the sector through technical engineering capabilities and increased collaboration with industry stakeholders.
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The hard insurance market appears to be softening, with Airmic’s latest pulse survey identifying signs of ‘green shoots’ as the pace of rate increases slows
Climate Change
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Adrien Robinson joins Meg Green to discuss climate change, systemic cyber risk and the pace of technological change - and the impact of all three on the insurance world.
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The tension between affordability, security and sustainability in the current environment has been coined the 'energy trilemma'.
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Sponsored by EYJoin Insider Engage, in partnership with EY, 10:30 ET/3:30 BST on Thursday, May 25,
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In Partnership With AXA XLInsurers need to go beyond traditional ESG concerns like climate change and consider other macrosocial and environmental challenges such as global supply chain crises and geopolitical conflicts to act on their ESG-related risks and responsibilities.
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Recent climate events have dented Brazil’s reputation as a non-catastrophic market, a perception that is set to have an impact on the country’s insurance market.
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2022's Airmic ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) Forum held in London, provided risk professionals a networking platform to explore trends that are reshaping the enterprise risk management landscape, such as the impact of geopolitical tensions on supply chains as well as the increasing threat of cyber attacks as our world becomes more interconnected.
Cyber Risk
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As the Metaverse continues to expand, new challenges arise in insuring it. With complex ownership structures, virtual assets, and potential liabilities, insurers are working to develop innovative solutions to keep up with this evolving digital landscape.
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The cyber insurance sector refused to be fazed by snowballing ransomware attacks, helping insureds protect themselves better. But a potent threat to both parties persists.
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Deep fakes and quantum computing are adding to the multiple risk issues confronting cyber risk insurers
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The Head of Bermuda Errors and Omissions at Markel talks to Meg Green about her new position as head of the Bermuda office and the state of the cyber market.
Diversity and Inclusion
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Catrin Shi talks to Nilesh Dosa about icanyoucantoo, the social enterprise he founded to improve social inequality through coaching and mentoring, humanitarian support and storytelling.
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Catrin Shi talks to Chris Woolard CBE about why companies need to hire from a more socioeconomically diverse pool of talent.
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The insurance industry has taken great strides over the past five years to cultivate diverse talent, however, recent findings from a report conducted by the National African American Insurance Association, (NAAIA) in partnership with Marsh sheds a light on how much more the industry needs to do to attract, retain and enhance the careers of African Americans in the industry.
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The insurance industry has made notable progress in the drive for greater diversity, equity and inclusion across its workforce. However, one area that is often overlooked is neurodiversity and how neurodivergent people can offer different perspectives that lead to better decision-making in the workplace.
