Claims from offshore energy sector’s ‘reactivation’ have been largely benign, but 2023 witnessed an increase in losses, International Union of Marine Insurance warns

It is becoming clear that the insurance sector must join the debate, leveraging its unique position to advocate for science-based policies

Events such as floods, wildfires, hailstorms and winter storms are now integral to the evolving risk landscape

Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies research evaluates risk mitigation against more frequent and severe North American hurricanes

Reinsurers are in a stronger position this year to face an active storm season, broker’s chairman, David Priebe, and head of peril advisory, Josh Darr, say

Rise in global insured catastrophe losses attributed to rapid urban expansion and exposure growth, the impact of climate change and variability, and rising frequency of events coupled with economic and social inflation

Federation of European Risk Management Associations says permanent body needed to advise on EU climate adaptation strategy 

Congressional Budget Office has made several recommendations to make it easier for homeowners and renters to find coverage

Initiative aims to drive conservation financing for forest carbon projects in Brazil

World Meteorological Organization report on Pacific Islands argues robust disaster risk management strategies and resilient infrastructure are needed

Proposal lets insurers use models if they boost fire cover in high-risk areas

It is generally accepted in hurricane science there will be no increase in the number of tropical cyclones as a result of sea water warming, but they will be stronger and more destructive