Other Research
Managing liabilities of European carbon capture and storage
This study identified ways to reduce the barriers to the successful roll out of CCS technology at scale across Europe, thereby paving the way for more effective action to prevent climate change.
Managing liabilities of European carbon capture and storage
Global Insurer Statement
ClimateWise, with The Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), developed a joint statement in response to the IPCC 5th Assessment Report, supporting analysis that the effects of global warming are aggravating risk globally. The statement has become the foundation for supporting widespread action in response to society’s necessary transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient future.
Global insurance industry statement
Considering climate risk and opportunities for investment framework
Building resilience in underinsured markets
This study surveyed existing insurance schemes across the developing world and highlighted how the focus of the industry remained on risk transfer, rather than risk reduction. Analysis indicated that incorporating risk reduction into insurance schemes, even if there is not direct causality, can create better outcomes for economic development and the commercial viability of insurance.
Building resilience in underinsured markets
Global insurance statement on adapting to climate change in developing countries
Climate change and health
This collaboration highlighted ways to protect people from the health risks associated with climate change.
This draws on the fact that public health experts are increasingly demonstrating how mortality and morbidity is increasing from extreme weather events like heat waves and flooding.
Climate change and health
Sustainable claims guidance
Launched at the 2012 Association of British Insurers’ Property Conference, this guidance document outlined a process to reduce the environmental impact of domestic property claims, applicable to all types of business.