Social Responsibility
U.S. Insurers Hear Demands to Use Social and Environmental Issues in Decision-Making
U.S. insurers are increasingly listening to demands from stakeholders that they use social and environmental factors in their decision-making, according to a new AM Best survey. The ratings entity ...
Lloyd’s of London Slimed by Climate Protestors Spilling 220 Gallons of Fake Oil Outside HQ
Climate protesters spilled a 1,000 liters (220 gallons) of fake oil outside Lloyd's of London Friday, part of a campaign to draw attention to the finance industry's financing of fossil fuels. The ...
AXA Will Tighten Policy for Insuring, Investing in Oil and Gas Sector
AXA, France's biggest insurer, said on Friday it would tighten its policy regarding investing in and insuring the oil and gas sector, as pressure builds on finance to help curtail new production. The ...
Time to Team Up for Climate Resiliency
Climate change is a critical conversation for the financial services sector, and in particular, the insurance industry. The science tells us the future holds more intense weather patterns and ...
Shareholder Activism Could Harm Some Airlines if They Don’t Cut Emissions Faster
Some airlines risk failure if they do not cut carbon emissions quicker in the next three to five years due to a mismatch between short-term corporate travel targets and the airline industry's 2050 ...
AXIS Capital Accelerates Its Retreat From Coal Investments and Cover
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. said it will phase out insurance cover and investments in the coal business globally within the next 20 years. "It is our belief at AXIS that [insurance/reinsurance] ...
AXA Will Invest $1.7B to Fight Deforestation, Preserve Biodiversity
French insurer Axa said on Thursday it will invest 1.5 billion euros ($1.74 billion) to support sustainable forest management as part of new commitments to fight deforestation and preserve ...
New Partnerships Target Claims Experience, Climate Resilience and Auto Risk Assessment
One partnership will focus on boosting the claims experience for insurers and policyholders. Another looks to promote climate resilience and target social inequities. A third help insurance companies ...