Industry Segments: Environment Page 1 / 3
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- December 29 2020
Japan’s insurers to ramp up ESG exposure in 2021
Nippon Life to introduce ESG criteria for its entire investment portfolio in April.
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- December 10 2020
MAS issues environmental risk framework for insurers
Guidelines issued as Singapore seeks to be a global center for green finance.
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- November 25 2020
AIA conducting coal portfolio review as critics take aim
Climate groups say the Hong Kong life player’s policies do not go far enough.
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- November 13 2020
Samsung insurers advance Korea ESG momentum
The life and P&C units have issued a "coal-free declaration."
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- October 1 2020
MS&AD, Tokio Marine reaffirm climate commitments
They follow in the footsteps of Sompo, who released a climate and coal policy last week.
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- September 25 2020
Munich Re issues historic US$1.5bn green bond
The proceeds will be invested in renewable energy, a fast-growing sector in Asia.
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- September 24 2020
Sompo becomes first Japanese insurer to outline coal policy
But green groups say Japanese carriers are still lagging behind, with strong words for Tokio Marine.
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- September 21 2020
Market responds to Indonesia’s huge flood risks
As Jakarta sinks, Guy Carpenter ramps up investment in cat modelling.
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- September 7 2020
China liability’s GWP to grow as regulations ramp up
Safety production liability GWP could grow by 40% alone this year.
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- August 24 2020
Navigating marine risks after Mauritius’ oil spill
The market has faced sustained challenges for years with rising losses and busier seas.
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- August 12 2020
Japan P&I “investigating” Mauritius oil spill: report
There has been damage to the ship and environmental contamination.
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- July 1 2020
MAS consultation highlights market’s green responsibility
Protecting the environment needs to be high on the agenda despite Covid-19.
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- June 12 2020
Leaked documents show market cooperation with Adani mine
The invoices involve major (re)insurance players but several firms are downplaying involvement.
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- June 8 2020
Bushfire Commission issues warning to Australia’s market
The government, insurers and scientists look to address the country's huge climate risks.
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- May 29 2020
Australia and New Zealand nat cat bill shoots to US$3.5bn
Insurers are still dealing with multiple recent disasters alongside Covid-19.
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- February 26 2020
Covering China’s renewable energy surge
China's ambitious targets mean increased (re)insurance demand but heightened complexity.
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- January 29 2020
How is China embracing environmental standards?
Regulatory and corporate action illustrates desire to reduce risk but much more action is needed.
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- January 8 2020
Ping An joins global climate group
Ping An is the first Chinese asset owner signatory to Climate Action 100+.
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- December 17 2019
Further damage in New South Wales as 20 buildings destroyed
Extreme heat and continuing fires mean Australia's battle this summer is far from over.
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- December 4 2019
Will Asia’s insurers follow Axa’s lead on coal?
There is still plenty of capacity in the market but the tide is slowly turning.
