President and CEO John B Echauz explains how tech is transforming the insurance industry for providers, large and small
A new report has revealed that more than 200 of the world’s largest companies expect to suffer a combined loss of $1trn as a result of climate change – although the opportunities could outweigh the costs
It is becoming more and more apparent that the developing threat of climate change is not simply damaging the earth’s natural ecosystem, but is also harming the world economy
In light of the mammoth environmental challenges we face, Islamic banking is attempting to change the world for the better with green sukuk
Ongoing droughts taking place across the world serve as potent reminders of what happens when a country’s water supply is compromised
Green bonds are a relatively young financial instrument, but their appeal to investors with environmental concerns makes them integral to the fight against climate change
The destruction caused by storms Maria, Irma and Harvey have raised costs for insurers in the US and the Caribbean
In the face of global economic uncertainty and domestic growth challenges, Rimac has maintained its position as the frontrunner in Peru’s insurance market
Carbon pricing creates a financial incentive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Done well, it could make carbon the most important commodity in the world
Despite increased awareness of the opportunities, many investors are confused about the impact of carbon risk and climate change on their portfolio
There is growing recognition among corporations that climate change poses a considerable risk to their bottom line. Change is afoot – though so too is corruption
The latest PwC CEO survey shows that business leaders are beginning to acknowledge the full extent of the threat posed by climate change
Recent revelations that ExxonMobil may have known about climate change as early as the 1970s but misled the public in order to maximise profits could cost the company dearly
With illegal fishing and large-scale plastic deposits destroying one of the world’s largest economies, governments and businesses are being urged to protect Earth’s greatest asset
Figures show that a five-year-old commitment to phase out inefficient fossil fuels has failed to materialise. However, we could be about to see a change of fortunes