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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Insurance industry ambitions to forge a global alliance to ensure it makes an effective contribution to the drive to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions have crumbled in the face of threats from US lawmakers.
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The marine insurance industry faces myriad challenges including geopolitical tensions, uncertain macroeconomic conditions, ESG issues and a shortage of talent. Inland marine insurers are being further impacted by increased reinsurance costs and severe weather conditions, and as a result are increasingly turning to technology to improve the underwriting process.
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In Partnership With MarkelOffshore wind projects wouldn’t get off the ground without insurance in place. But stretched supply lines for developers has brought risk quality into focus for specialist underwriters, according to Markel’s Matt Rowland
Climate Change
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In Partnership With Guy CarpenterBy Kieran Bhatia, Global Peril Advisory, Guy Carpenter; Sam Phibbs, Global Peril Advisory, Guy Carpenter; and Katy Reyner, Global Peril Advisory, Guy Carpenter
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In Partnership With AonAhead of the Monte Carlo Rendez-vous, Liz Henderson, Climate Risk Advisory lead at Aon, talks to this publication about how the firm is assisting clients to make better decisions in their approach to climate change
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In Partnership With PwCThe insurance industry has a big part to play in mitigating climate risk and needs to start developing risk transfer solutions that will stand the test of time
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In Partnership With PwCIn this episode, we ask whether the insurance industry is moving fast enough on climate risk.
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In Partnership With EYWatch the highlights of our recent webinar, held in partnership with EY, on closing the protection gap.
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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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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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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.
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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
Cyber Risk
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Cyber threats are becoming increasingly complex and pose significant risk for both individuals and organisations. But how can insurance companies help best mitigate the risks?
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Danielle Librizzi talks to Meg Green about the cyber insurance market today, lessons learned from the situation in Ukraine, and the impact of globalization.
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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.
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.
