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WTW unveils first parametric insurance policy for South Pacific coral reef

More re/insurers cut ties with East African Crude Oil Pipeline

SiriusPoint and Enstar Group, among others, will not offer insurance for the project

German insurers predict premiums could double without action on climate risk

Head of German trade body explains what has to be done to address the hazard

APCIA issues warning over federal natcat backstop bill

Adam Schiff, Democratic representative for California, introduced the bill last week

Misinformation/disinformation jumps to top of WEF's short-term global risks list

Climate and environmental risks dominate long-term list

2024 trends: The US insurance crisis

InsuranceERM's editorial team review key developments that shaped the insurance market in 2023 and provide insight on the year ahead

Japan's slow road to sustainability

There is certainly a will to move towards sustainability in Japan. But with the country so reliant on fossil fuels for its energy, it could be a lengthy transition. Sarfraz Thind reports

Finance sector partially excluded from EU's sustainability due diligence rules

Transition plans still a requirement following CSDDD agreement

Swiss Re acquires flood risk modelling firm Fathom

Reinsurer says deal will help address growing flood risks

Nat cat losses total $108bn in 2023 with severe thunderstorms a prime contributor

Swiss Re said insured losses from severe thunderstorms rose by nearly 90% compared to the five-year-average