Glass Lewis adds to calls for Berkshire Hathaway climate disclosures
Proxy advisor Glass Lewis has recommended Berkshire Hathaway shareholders vote against re-electing independent director Tom Murphy – a member of Berkshire Hathaway’s audit committee – due to the company’s lack of disclosure on climate change risks.
BMA increases ESG focus with climate risk supervisory team
Bermuda’s financial services regulator has said it will step up its climate risk supervisory efforts through the formation of a dedicated team comprising climate experts from across its operations.
Clyde & Co: Climate disclosure standards converging around TCFD framework
International standards on climate-related disclosure are increasingly converging around the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, according to Clyde & Co.
Insurers to face mandatory climate disclosures in New Zealand
Insurers in New Zealand with more than NZ$1bn ($703mn) in total assets under management will be required to make mandatory disclosures on climate-related risks to their business under a bill introduced to the country’s parliament.
Liberty facing pressure to exit UNPRI over Australian coal mine plans
Liberty Mutual could be delisted from the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) over plans by one of the carrier’s subsidiaries to develop a coal mine in Queensland, according to reports.
The ESG Interview: Christian Mumenthaler on Swiss Re’s sustainability journey
Conduit Re to offset footprint in “zero carbon” push
The ESG Tracker: Looking back at Q1
Zurich sets new climate targets, pressures companies it invests in
Marsh McLennan commits to carbon targets and DEI goals in inaugural ESG report
The ESG interview
The ESG Interview: Christian Mumenthaler on Swiss Re’s sustainability journey
Swiss Re’s CEO answers our questions on how the reinsurer is addressing sustainability issues and outlines its key messages on climate ahead of this November’s planned COP26 meeting in Glasgow.
The Insurer TV
Conduit Re to offset footprint in “zero carbon” push
Start-up reinsurer Conduit Re will offset its carbon footprint as part of its plan to be a “zero carbon” entity, executive chairman Neil Eckert has revealed in an interview with The Insurer TV.
Case study
Marsh McLennan’s approach to integrating D&I into its people strategy
Creating a vibrant and inclusive culture is now a critical component of a company’s ESG objectives.
The ESG tracker
The ESG Tracker: Looking back at Q1
The first quarter of 2021 has seen several companies across the industry ramp up their ESG initiatives.
EY: UK insurers lag European peers on environmental and social performance
Four senators demand insurers answer climate change questions
TransRe plans further climate research following cuts to wildfire exposures
Aon commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2030
Twelve Capital ILS funds handed ESG classification
Insurers urge EU regulators to implement single access point for ESG data
Brown & Brown commits to ESG in new annual report
Connecticut considers forcing insurers to disclose fossil fuel premiums
AM Best steps up ESG focus with commitment to UN framework
EU Solvency II proposals a “missed opportunity” to support the industry’s green credentials
Swiss Re to exit thermal coal underwriting by 2040 in net-zero push
Climate change both a risk and opportunity for Bermuda P&C carriers: BMA survey
Zurich to develop ESG underwriting targets in net-zero push
Leadenhall steps up ESG focus as it develops new criteria for counterparties
Regulatory pressure on climate risk is a positive for (re)insurance sector: Moody’s
Insurers urge regulators to look beyond pricing in assessing underwriting climate impact
Marsh hands Barnes sustainability and climate leadership role
Airmic’s Ludlow: Underwriting exclusions not the answer to climate risk mitigation
ABI launches climate change committee under Briggs
The Insurer’s 10 key ESG themes for 2021