The COP26 climate summit achieved more than some expected, but less than was required. Chris Seekings reports on the challenges and opportunities for the actuarial profession
Professor Jørgen Randers talks to Chris Seekings almost 50 years after the publication of his report The Limits to Growth, and outlines what we can expect for the world during the next half-century
Heightened risk awareness following the COVID-19 pandemic will help drive the value of global insurance premiums above $7trn (£5.2trn) for the first time next year, Swiss Re has forecast.
A coalition of investors, insurers, banks, rating agencies and governments have outlined how three key factors are responsible for “chronic underinvestment in climate resilience” by the private sector.
The Glasgow Climate Pact was agreed on the final day of COP26 last Saturday, concluding two weeks of negotiations that will set the global agenda on climate change for the next 10 years.
The IFoA Foundation, which is the independent charitable arm of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), is expanding its scholarship programme in China and South-East Asia (CSEA).
China's general insurance industry is set to grow by more than 50% within just five years, forecasts by data analytics and consulting firm GlobalData suggest.
Just four companies provide more than 20% of all oil and gas insurance worldwide, according to analysis unveiled at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.
Asset managers are placing greater emphasis on active ownership of their investments and engaging on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues with the companies in their portfolios.
The IFRS Foundation has announced the formation of an International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to mark finance day at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.
