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WTW unveils US coral reef insurance policy

Climate hazard insurance tool launched at COP27

The tool aims to close data gaps so climate change can be better understood globally

War fuels clamour for political risk insurance

It seemed inconceivable that Europe would be in the midst of a major war in 2022. But the events in Ukraine have pushed political risk to the fore, leaving many to ponder how to insure the unthinkable. Sarfraz Thind reports

Climate transition will drive political risk

No easy route to eliminate fossil fuels, says WTW panel

Cat modellers celebrated at London Catastrophe Modelling Awards

Ripples of interest rate risk hit UK annuity writers

Equity-release mortgages have been a popular asset class for annuity writers, but soaring interest rates, fears of a property crash and regulatory uncertainty are creating questions for the market, as Christopher Cundy reports

WTW appoints Alessandro Pesci as EMEA Reserving Practice Director

Insurer coal exclusions to be tested by energy crisis, broker warns

Coal power industry is suffering capacity withdrawal and higher rates, WTW says

InsuranceERM's Technology Guide 2022-23 goes live

The guide lists over 110 risk, capital and modelling technology tools from 50 international vendors

Climate and inflation threats spark response from technology vendors

Risk modelling and management teams are being pushed to improve how they deal with climate and inflation risk - and software vendors are responding, as Ronan McCaughey explains