‘Chronic’ Heat Risk in Europe Draws Warning From Swiss Re August 11, 2026 By Gautam Naik As Europe comes to grips with its fifth heat wave of the year, the research arm of Swiss Re AG...
Europe’s Wildfire Season Exposes Climate Insurance Protection Gap August 4, 2026 By Jemima Denham, Elizabeth Howcroft and Michael Jones Domestic insurers are expected to absorb most of the losses from Europe’s worst wildfire season in recent history, but the...
Almost All of World’s Children Exposed to Climate Hazards, UN Agency Says June 16, 2026 Almost all of the world’s children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with as many as 1.8 billion...
Texas Lawmakers Fault Xcel Power Pole in State’s Largest Fire May 2, 2024 By Mark Chediak The worst wildfire in Texas history was sparked by a power pole and lines owned by Xcel Energy Inc. that...
Money Managers Try to Put a Price on Climate Risk. It’s Not Easy. February 8, 2024 By Lisa Pham and Ishika Mookerjee When investors contemplate risk, it’s straightforward to think about measurable economic shifts like rising interest rates, inflation and sales trends....
Climate Change Poses Significant Risk for South African Insurers: Old Mutual January 29, 2024 By Adelaide Changole Climate change poses the most significant threat for South African insurance companies and risks raising premiums and the cost of...
Australian Companies Face New Liability for Nature-Based Risks November 2, 2023 By Amy Bainbridge Australian companies and directors could face legal action if they fail to identify and account for nature-based risks, according to...
Australia Settles Lawsuit Over Climate-Related Systemic Risks to Sovereign Bonds August 31, 2023 The Australian government has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit which alleged it had failed to disclose climate change-related...
Investors Call on Proxy Adviser ISS to Overhaul its Net-Zero Proxy Advice August 31, 2023 By Tommy Wilkes and Simon Jessop More than 30 investors have called on proxy advisor ISS to improve the guidance it gives to clients wanting companies...
Ratings Firms Struggle With Climate Risk in $133 Trillion Market August 3, 2023 By Gautam Naik With 46 straight days of 100-degree heat and coastal waters approaching hot-tub temperatures, Miami can seem like a clear example...