ESG
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance.
Known unknowns and the certainty of net zero
On World Environment Day (5 June), Ofir Eyal, director at consultancy Marakon, examines how the insurance industry is balancing the trade-off between revenue and reputation when it comes to climate planning.
Understanding flood resilience – one garden and brick at a time
Editor’s View: Emma Ann Hughes considers ways the insurance industry can help make the world more resilient to climate change by being more innovative in how it inspires adapting homes and gardens.
Brokers aiming for net zero more than doubles in two years
The proportion of brokers taking steps to achieve net zero has more than doubled in just two years, according to research from Aviva.
McLarens reports data from 230 offices for sustainability certification
McLarens has collected carbon footprint data from 230 offices to become the first insurance sector company to gain the Planet Mark certification.
Matthew Crummack, Domestic & General
Matthew Crummack was appointed CEO of the Domestic & General Group in 2021 and is making sure the provider reduces the amount of waste in landfills.
Ken Norgrove, RSA
If you think you’re busy, then you should read what Ken Norgrove, CEO of RSA UK & International, was up to in 2023.
Has the Biba Conference shed its ‘Butlin’s for Brokers’ reputation?
Content Director’s View: Jonathan Swift looks at whether the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference has shed its image as a booze-up for brokers and how it might have achieved it.
Markerstudy’s Lizzie Smith-Foreman on the importance of a sustainability strategy
View from the Top: Lizzie Smith-Foreman, director of group marketing, communications and sustainability at Markerstudy, says that clear sustainability aims are a must if you want to keep doing business with your partners and customers.
UN creates NZIA replacement
The United Nations Environment Programme has replaced the now-discontinued Net Zero Insurance Alliance with a multistakeholder forum, although most former UK-based NZIA members have yet to join.
Blog: How can insurers make like-for-like EV replacement vehicles a reality?
The variety and cost of vehicles makes credit hire replacement more challenging than ever, but replacing EVs doesn’t have to be the headache it once was, explains James Roberts, head of insurance sales at Europcar.
Lloyd’s DEI role model Sheila Cameron
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models. We complete our series of spotlighting them all by speaking to Sheila Cameron, the CEO of the Lloyd’s Market Association
Campaigners claim second victory against ‘carbon bomb’ projects
Probitas has confirmed it has ruled out insuring the East African Crude Oil Pipeline and the proposed West Cumbria coal mine, following intense protestor pressure.
Probitas offices painted ‘blood red’ again
A newfound protest group has emerged and targeted the London offices of three insurers in rage over fossil fuel projects.
Roundtable: The future of mobility – is the courtesy car still viable?
Is the courtesy car a relic of the past? Insurance industry and body shop representatives explored this question and new mobility options at a recent Insurance Post roundtable held in association with Enterprise-Rent-A-Car roundtable. Izabela Chmielewska…
Lloyd’s DEI role model Erik Johnson
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models, and over the coming weeks, we will feature them all. The penultimate spotlight is on Erik Johnson, a founding board member of Inclusion@Lloyd’s.
Campaigners unleash ‘digital mayhem’ on insurers
Three insurance firms have been digitally targeted by climate activists over their refusal to rule out support for fossil fuel projects.
Climate rebels storm insurer offices over support for ‘fossil fuel crooks’
Extinction Rebellion activists have occupied the offices of five insurers in the City of London,as the movement launches its week of action to stop the companies insuring “climate chaos”.
How green parts help insurers meet EU requirements
Analysis: Tom Luckham explains why the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is pushing motor insurers towards even greater use of green parts.
Protestors slam Aviva and Allianz for targeting healthy trees
Climate activists have accused the insurance industry for “pointing the finger of blame” at trees, rather than investing its billion-pound profits into preventing flood claims.
Dancing climate protestors target ‘oily money-driven’ Lloyd’s
Campaigners have named and shamed Lloyd’s of London for continuing to “insure and enable” fossil fuel expansion and “human rights–abusing projects”.
Lloyd’s DEI role model Kirat Kaur Nandra
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models, and over the coming weeks we will feature them all. Today’s spotlight is on Kirat Kaur Nandra, diversity, equity and inclusion champion and currently credit…
CRIF calls on insurers to challenge ESG credentials in the supply chain
CRIF has launched its own ESG evaluation tool to support UK insurers to better assess risks, ahead of prospective regulations, Insurance Post can reveal.
Lloyd’s DEI role model: David Flint
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models and over the coming weeks we will feature them all with today’s spotlight on the ambassador of the Lloyd’s Football Club and CEO of Blue Mountain Capacity…
Post launches new Benchmarking Service
Insurance Post’s unique service will benchmark UK insurers’ strategies across key areas, including claims, fraud and technology.