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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.
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- November 29 2019
Axa targets coal exit by 2040 and eyes green investments
The pledge could wipe out an estimated US$666m from global coal markets.
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- September 27 2019
Clearing the air
Singapore’s haze problem returned for the Formula One weekend. Can insurers help transfer such risks?
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- July 29 2019
Suncorp to phase out coal underwriting
The Ossie major has set a deadline of 2025.
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- July 4 2019
Is the market showing its climate change mettle?
A warming world is an opportunity for the insurance community to show its worth.
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- July 3 2019
Chubb places 30% revenue cap on coal risks
The US-headquartered global insurer is joining a growing trend in the market.
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- June 27 2019
Zurich makes carbon and coal pledge
Global insurer to reduce capacity for companies involved with coal.
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- June 24 2019
Adani’s coal mine obtains cover despite backlash
The controversial Carmichael project in Queensland has insurance despite majors vowing to stay away.
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- May 13 2019
Allianz aims for carbon-neutral investments by 2050
The German giant is taking action to help slowdown global warming.
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- April 26 2019
Asia wind projects face capacity constraints
Risks will need to be managed carefully as the region invests in rapid expansion of wind power.
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- April 1 2019
QBE to curtail thermal coal risks by 2030
Australian firm is the latest insurance firm to plan to stop underwriting coal.
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- March 14 2019
Zurich’s portfolio avoids 3.4m tons of CO2
The Swiss insurer has been monitoring its green investments with BlackRock.
