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Apr 2019

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Climate Risk

Mercury rising: Insuring a highly volatile future

The insurance sector is being called to the front line to assess the most sustainable way forward to keep assets insurable and balance sheets healthy in the face of climate change.
 


Parametric insurance offers respite in Africa

A parametric drought and livestock insurance programme in Kenya that leverages data from satellites have helped farmers cope with the impact of extreme weather conditions. While still in its infancy, the model could be replicated across the world to protect small-scale farmers, says Mr Sebastian Glink of CelsiusPro. 
 

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The importance of ESG in a changing climate

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are coming under increasing scrutiny as investors develop more sophisticated sustainable investment policies. They are increasingly recognising that ESG factors can affect a company’s ability to manage risk and financial performance over the long term. ESG factors are under most scrutiny in Europe and the US, but we expect more focus on this area across all regions, including the Middle East, says Mr Graham Coutts of Fitch Ratings.
 
 

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The importance of ESG in a changing climate

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are coming under increasing scrutiny as investors develop more sophisticated sustainable investment policies. They are increasingly recognising that ESG factors can affect a company’s ability to manage risk and financial performance over the long term. ESG factors are under most scrutiny in Europe and the US, but we expect more focus on this area across all regions, including the Middle East, says Mr Graham Coutts of Fitch Ratings.
 
 

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