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Allianz and Zurich stress role of culture change in achieving sustainability

The insurers' group chief sustainability officers share secrets for success

Zurich says AI can play a role in closing the climate protection gap

AI is being used to improve risk assessment and speed up disaster response

Europe's public re/insurance pools lift their game, as climate change unfolds

Government-backed programmes to keep property insurable must change with the times, as the risks they cover intensify. David Walker reports

Free webinar: Navigating the complexities of insurance-associated emissions

Flood protection gap in EU could cost public finances €27bn annually, study finds

Total insurance premiums across the EU would need to increase by €10.8bn to achieve a minimum 50% penetration rate

Hannover Re raises dividend, despite high frequency natcat losses

Group net income climbs 28% from 2023 to €2.3bn

A first peek at insurers' transition plans

A handful of insurers have released plans that describe how they will help limit global warming and remain relevant in a net-zero economy. Joshua Geer compares the results and picks out highlights

Syria drought $9.25m climate risk insurance policy launches

Costa Rica's Tomás Soley: from regulatory zero to flourishing framework

Costa Rica's insurance superintendent talks to Joshua Geer about how he built a regulatory framework from scratch and the importance of sustainability in the country's market

Aviva's sustainability push unpacked

Aviva's chief of sustainability and head of nature discuss how the UK insurer is progressing on sustainability, the challenges it's facing and future plans. Joshua Geer reports