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- Greenpeace, insurer dialogue grows.
- As hurricanes, natural fires, storms, droughts and floods have continued to plague the United States over the last few years, the dialogue about climate change between environmental groups and the insurance industry appears to have gained some momentumAs hurricanes, natural fires, storms, droughts and floods have ...
- Research articles 1995-01-23
- Insurers Raise Red Flag On Hurricane Risks.(Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development meeting)(Brief Article)
- Population growth in hurricane-prone areas, rather than climate change, is the most critical factor affecting hurricane damage potential facing insurance companies, a top researcher with the American Insurance Association says. Population growth in hurricane-prone areas, rather than climate change, is the most critical...
- Research articles 2000-12-18
- Insurers see climate change as solvency threat. (environmental risks)
- NEW YORK--Insurers are aware that changes in the Earth's climate could "bankrupt the industry," and that they "should do a better job" in helping reduce the risks of environmental damage, Reinsurance Association of America Preside NEW YORK--Insurers are aware that changes in the Earth's climate...
- Research articles 1993-10-25
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- All the bank heavies were at the APEC Business Summit in Sydney, which especially focused on looking into education, climate change and trade
- Our publisher Peter Charlton, a member of APEC Business Advisory Council, had an interesting time during the Putin lunch sitting next to Oleg Deripaska, owner of Russian aluminium and automobile manufacturer GAZ, aircraft manufacturer Aviacor and insurance company Ingosstrakh. When Charlton asked the world's largest aluminum producer what his interests...
- Research articles 2007-09-30
- Climate Change Poses Serious Risks to Insurers and their Customers, According to New Report ; Insurers Can Do More to Address Risks and Ensure Affordable Coverage for Consumers
- To: National Desk, Environment and Business ReporterContact: Kerry Zobor of WWF US, 202-352-4997 additional contacts listed belowWASHINGTON, Oct. 10 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The insurance industry should do more to address the growing impact of climate change- induced damages, according to a new report released today. This is the first time...
- Research articles 2006-10-10
- Pew council adds insurance company.(News)(Brief article)
- Marsh Inc. has joined the Pew Center's Business Environmental Leadership Council and its efforts to understand and address the impacts of global climate change. Marsh, a risk and insurance services firm, recognizes climate change to be one of the most significant...
- Research articles 2006-07-17
- Surviving Climate Change In The Property & Casualty Industry By Growing Customer Advocacy
- The Property & Casualty (P&C) industry is facing significant change. Shifting demographics, evolving consumer expectations and new distribution channels are dramatically impacting how policyholders think, interact and work with their insurance companies. Providers need to effectively respond to and proactively improve their policyholder's experiences to help build policyholder advocacy for...
- White papers 2007-08-01
- Solar power from Sahara a step closer
- The German-led Desertec initiative believes it can deliver power to Europe as early as 2015 A $400bn (£240bn) plan to provide Europe with solar power from the Sahara moved a step closer to reality today with the formation of a consortium of 12 companies to carry out the...
- News items 2009-11-02
- Insurance giant backs climate crusader's green message.
- Jul 17, 2003 (The Sydney Morning Herald - ABIX via COMTEX) Insurance Australia Group IAG supports measures aimed at reducing the emission of greenhouse gases. On 17 July 2003 the company organised a business forum on the topic in Sydney, inviting a Stanford University ...
- Research articles 2003-07-17
- Major Insurer, World's Largest Conservation Organization to Release Report on Global Warming, U.S. Insurance Industry ; Insurers Can Do More to Address Risks, Ensure Affordable Coverage for Consumers, Report Says
- To: Assignment Desk and Environment, Science, Business reportersContact: Valerie Holford for World Wildlife Fund, 301-926-1298 or 202-365-5336 cell; additional contacts at bottomNews Advisory:The insurance industry should do more to address the growing impact of climate change-induced damages in order to continue to offer affordable coverage to its customers, according to...
- Research articles 2006-10-05
- Insurers please Calvert on reporting climate risk.(Short Interests)
- Byline: Aaron Siegel NEW YORK - Calvert Group Ltd. said it has withdrawn climate change shareholder resolutions filed with two major insurance companies after they responded "positively'' to resolutions that address the issue. The Bethesda,...
- Research articles 2007-04-30
- In Smartphone Wars, Darwinism Triumphs Over Intelligent Design
- With the release of the Verizon Droid, the smartphone market now has two apex predators with advanced, feature rich mobile embedded operating systems. There's no room for smaller or less evolved players, and survival of the fittest in the war of the handsets may very well mean industry and carrier...
- News items 2009-11-08
- Having a weather eye on the whole world.
- Byline: Sally Patten Mar 04, 2007 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Global insurance company, Zurich Financial Services, is dealing with the challenge of climate change. It utilises a specialist modelling firm to calculate its exposure, while an advisory board of experts helps...
- Research articles 2007-03-04
- Insurer plans to cut risks with zero carbon score.
- Byline: Leon Gettler Nov 15, 2006 (The Age - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Insurance Australia Group IAG is taking practical action to deal with climate change. CEO Michael Hawker told shareholders that the insurance company plans to be carbon-neutral in five years. ...
- Research articles 2006-11-15
- Need to know: Bingo tax burden ... Altria profits rise ... Boots health website ...
- View video and Need to Know interactive heatmap Economics Interest rates: Bank of England policymakers voted unanimously this month to keep interest rates at 0.5 per cent and to keep the size of its asset purchase programme unchanged at £175 billion, the minutes from the meeting of the Bank's Monetary...
- News items 2009-10-21
- Need to know: Greggs sales rise ... Adecco purchase ... LXB flotation ...
- View video and Need to Know interactive heatmap Economics Public finances: Official figures showed that public borrowing ballooned by a further £14.8 billion in September, taking net borrowing to £77.3 billion since April, the highest half-yearly figure since records at the Office for National Statistics began in 1946. The Treasury...
- News items 2009-10-22
- EasyJet hit by fuel hedging costs
- Higher fuel costs weighed on full-year profits at Easyjet after the low-cost airline hedged a lot of its fuel needs at high prices. Although the price of oil has fallen from a high of $147.27 in July 2008 to about $80 a barrel this month, Easyjet's locked-in hedges caused an...
- News items 2009-11-17
- Deciding Whether You're in the Right Job
- Regardless of what you do for a living, it's human nature to wonder at times if you are in the right job. Most people spend at least some of their working life questioning themselves and their careers—and speculating about whether other occupations or work situations might be more fulfilling and...
- Articles 2007-04-20
- Taking a Career Break
- It will probably not surprise you that there is a “workaholics” Web site. Given today’s corporate climate and the pace of change in the marketplace, people are working harder than ever before. In early 2007, MSNBC published an article about more and more workers “opting out of the rat race.”...
- Articles 2007-02-28
- Adding Value with Service
- Service is a business concept that is often overlooked. Implemented properly, though, it can be a key differentiator between your business and the competition. Meeting a customer's requirements in the most appropriate and efficient way greatly enhances the perceived value of your product. It also has the potential to increase...
- Articles 2007-05-01
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