Climate Adaptation Zurich creates alliance to accelerate climate resilience Severe storms cost insurers a record US$60 billion last year. Melodie Michel 04 September 2024
People & Culture Allianz UK names first Head of Sustainability Bethany Thomas is tasked with developing the sustainability strategy for all business segments in the country. Melodie Michel 29 July 2024
People & Culture QBE Insurance names new Group Head of Sustainability Nicola Schroder replaces Kate Lyons, who left the role in December 2023 after two years. Melodie Michel 01 May 2024
People & Culture Aviva poaches TNFD engagement head to lead its nature strategy Thomas Viegas will be tasked with developing the group’s nature strategy and associated activities. Melodie Michel 30 April 2024
Operations & Finance Zurich stops underwriting new oil and gas projects In 2022, the Swiss insurance company was the world’s sixth largest fossil fuel underwriter. Melodie Michel 10 April 2024
Data and Technology Severe storms cost insurers a record US$60 billion in 2023 This is the first time that severe thunderstorms have caused this level of loss in the insurance industry. Melodie Michel 07 December 2023
People & Culture D&G sustainability lead Will Ashton-Smith on ESG compliance: “It needs to become more of a shared responsibility” Domestic & General is fine-tuning its 'repair first' strategy and preparing to submit climate goals to the Science-Based Targets initiative. Melodie Michel 23 November 2023
News and Interviews Net zero investors now manage $9.5 trillion – are ramping up sustainability engagements Insurance giant Nippon Life, for example, plans to aggressively halve portfolio emissions by 2030 to achieve net-zero by 2050 Edward Targett 23 October 2023
Data and Technology Verisk launches TCFD-aligned climate risk assessment tool for multinationals Data analytics firms are responding to the demand for solutions to help insurers map their physical climate risks. Melodie Michel 19 October 2023