CLIMATE RISKS

China energy plan backs away from coal power plant ban
China has stopped short of introducing a ban on building new coal-fired plants as its government unveiled its 2021-2025 energy plan
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Shipping industry calls for EU action on fuel
Leading shipping firms have called on the European Union to do more to encourage the use of hydrogen and ammonia by ships as part of its upcoming maritime fuel law
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A week where the energy around energy has picked up
It has been a significant week in the energy industry and one that will have interested the insurance sector
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Swiss Re expands flood capabilities
Swiss Re has entered into a partnership with flood specialist ICEYE
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Moody’s flags concerns over reinsurer casualty claims
Rating agency Moody’s has flagged concerns over the ultimate impact of coronavirus-related claims and rising liability claims on the performance of the leading four reinsurers: Hannover Re, Munich Re, Scor and Swiss Re
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Shipping industry seeks global carbon solution
A leading shipping association has called for global standards that will enable the maritime sector to create a level playing field for the move to low carbon fuels
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