ESG/Climate Risk

ZestyAI, a leader in AI-driven risk models for the insurance industry, has partnered with EarthDaily Analytics to enhance risk modelling and property insights for insurers.

ZestyAI and EarthDaily launch advanced analytics for insurers to mitigate climate-related risks

ZestyAI, a leader in AI-driven risk models for the insurance industry, has partnered with EarthDaily Analytics to enhance risk modelling and property insights for...
European Union member states have backed a proposal to delay key sustainability reporting requirements, in a move aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on businesses and boosting competitiveness.

EU moves to delay sustainability reporting rules to ease business burden

European Union member states have backed a proposal to delay key sustainability reporting requirements, in a move aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on businesses...
Lloyd’s of London coverholder, Kita, a specialist InsurTech focused on carbon insurance, has announced its expansion into Australia.

Kita expands to Australia to strengthen global carbon insurance coverage

Lloyd’s of London coverholder, Kita, a specialist InsurTech focused on carbon insurance, has announced its expansion into Australia. This move builds upon its existing coverage...
Floodbase, a provider of flood data and analytics, has secured a $5m investment in a funding round led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund, with additional backing from Pulse Fund.

Floodbase raises $5m to expand data-driven flood insurance solutions

Floodbase, a provider of flood data and analytics, has secured a $5m investment in a funding round led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund, with additional...
Mosaic Insurance, a global specialty insurer, has introduced a combined environmental product that integrates primary commercial general liability with pollution and professional coverage.

Mosaic Insurance launches combined environmental product with global coverage

Mosaic Insurance, a global specialty insurer, has introduced a combined environmental product that integrates primary commercial general liability with pollution and professional coverage. The new...
Insurance Development Forum (IDF), a global initiative led by the insurance industry to enhance resilience against climate risks, has launched a $9.25m climate risk insurance policy aimed at protecting vulnerable communities in Syria from the devastating impacts of drought.

Insurance Development Forum launches $9.25m climate risk insurance policy for Syria

Insurance Development Forum (IDF), a global initiative led by the insurance industry to enhance resilience against climate risks, has launched a $9.25m climate risk...
HDI Global Insurance Company (HGIC), the US subsidiary of international corporate and specialty insurer HDI Global SE (HDI), has introduced a new environmental liability product line.

HDI Global Insurance Company launches new environmental liability product line in the US

HDI Global Insurance Company (HGIC), the US subsidiary of international corporate and specialty insurer HDI Global SE (HDI), has introduced a new environmental liability...
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), a developing markets-focused (re)insurance group, has appointed Sylvain Coutu as head of innovation and sustainability.

Africa Specialty Risks appoints Sylvain Coutu as head of innovation and sustainability

Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), a developing markets-focused (re)insurance group, has appointed Sylvain Coutu as head of innovation and sustainability. In his new role, Sylvain will...
ZestyAI, a leader in AI-powered climate and property risk analytics, has been selected by Safepoint Holdings to enhance its underwriting accuracy and risk assessment capabilities. 

Safepoint Holdings partners with ZestyAI to enhance climate risk analytics and underwriting

ZestyAI, a leader in AI-powered climate and property risk analytics, has been selected by Safepoint Holdings to enhance its underwriting accuracy and risk assessment...
Auquan, a market leader in generative AI for deep work in financial services, has announced the launch of its Sustainability Agent, an AI-powered solution designed to free sustainability teams from time-consuming manual tasks.

Auquan launches Sustainability Agent to revolutionise ESG data analysis in finance

Auquan, a market leader in generative AI for deep work in financial services, has announced the launch of its Sustainability Agent, an AI-powered solution...

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Allianz UK simplifies digital trading for SME brokers

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WBS extends Quai Digital deal with fractional dealing

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Cardless strengthens executive team for next growth phase

Cardless strengthens executive team for next growth phase

Cardless, an AI-powered financial services platform that enables brands to launch and manage co-branded card programmes, has appointed Mark Troianovski as chief business officer...

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