Chubb approves extra emissions reporting but rejects proposal on climate underwriting
Chubb shareholders have approved a proposal that requires the carrier to report on how it intends to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions but rejected a resolution calling on the firm to stop underwriting new fossil fuel supplies.
Marsh set to broker $5bn East African oil pipeline: reports
Marsh is said to be arranging insurance for TotalEnergies’ controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), according to reports from the Financial Times and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.
Scor unveils new oil field underwriting restrictions at AGM
Scor has unveiled restrictions on covering new oil field production projects within its specialty insurance operations, pledging to only provide coverage if the company operating the field is aligned with net zero by 2050 ambitions.
Lloyd’s unveils latest ESG report but activists hit out at lack of commitment on fossil fuels
Lloyd’s said its commitment to lead on ESG remains “unequivocal” as it unveiled its latest ESG report on Tuesday, but the Corporation has been met with criticism over its failure to provide commitments around fossil fuel underwriting.
Lloyd’s: ESG and inflation will be key focus for 2023 syndicate planning
Inflation and ESG will form the key areas of focus for the 2023 Lloyd’s business planning and capital process, with additional data collection set to be required around catastrophe risk as the Corporation seeks to better control earnings volatility.
Swiss Re: Investors to increase focus on the S in ESG
Extinction Rebellion commits to "non-violently disrupting business" at Lloyd’s
Lloyd’s cancels in-person AGM after eco-activist threat warning
Liiba’s CEO Croft: Government must help London market unlock $125bn net-zero opportunity
Navigating (re)insurers’ role in the evolving hydrogen economy
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