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OpinionHow risk managers can tackle the increasing threat of disorderly transition
David Nelson, head of climate transition, climate and resilience hub, at WTW explores why a disorderly transition is likely, and the steps risk managers must take to prepare
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AnalysisWhy the global energy storage market must be wary of ‘invisible’ cyber risks
Risk managers in the growing battery energy storage system market must bolster their cyber resilience as they face emerging cyber threats
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AnalysisWhat global energy volatility means for risk managers
The latest energy market review from Willis Towers Watson outlines why energy volatility means supply chain resilience is more important than ever
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NewsRisk Benchmarking Survey 2023: Great expectations
After three years of global shocks and turmoil, senior managers are more engaged than ever in risk management
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NewsRenewable energy sector faces ‘new trilemma’
Unsettled macroeconomics, energy demand and net zero pressures are escalating risk management and ESG as key issues
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NewsIIA highlights governance shortfalls at energy firms
Says sector must strengthen financial resilience to weather economic shocks after spate of insolvencies
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NewsFerma: Winter energy needs will take precedence, for now
The prospect of rolling blackouts this winter could hamper the green transition, warn panellists
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NewsSpecial report: Climate change 2022
Why risk professionals are the ideal people to make sense of the complexities surrounding climate change
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NewsRussian gas cut off would backfire - Dragonfly
A short-term suspension is possible, but Russia is unlikely to risk losing a crucial revenue stream longer-term
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NewsDespite inflation: cost advantage of renewables grows
Wind and solar projects are much cheaper than new coal or gas-fired power plants, despite rising construction costs
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NewsWEF calls for ‘urgent action’ amid energy crisis
Prioritising energy transition is a crucial response to the most severe energy crisis since the 1970s
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NewsPCS: Ukraine claims to exceed $20 billion
Ultimate industry losses will likely be much higher with potential for the conflict to surpass 9/11
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NewsExporter confidence plummets amid soaring energy costs
Confidence and demand shocks will result in a loss of $480 billion in exports to Russia and Eurozone countries - Allianz Trade
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NewsComplex energy claims dropped during 2020-2021
Losses such as the Beirut explosion in 2020 and Winter Storm Uri were not included in the analysis
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NewsEnergy transition accelerated by Russia-Ukraine
Geopolitical uncertainty is creating an increased need for transition risk management - WTW
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NewsAxa extends oil and gas exclusions
Insurer will cease investing in and underwriting new upstream oil greenfield exploration projects, unless insureds have credible transition plans
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NewsCampaigners target reinsurers in Baden Baden
Only a few reinsurers have so far publicly committed to phase out coal from their treaty business
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NewsEnergy underwriters must embrace decarbonisation
Insurers should view the transition to net zero as an opportunity to be proactive - IUMI
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NewsGVNW: Public-private backstop is vital
Chairman Alexander Mahnke is frustrated a backstop for extreme events, such as pandemics, cyber and natural catastrophes, has not yet emerged
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NewsHurricane Ida devastation continues
Deadly flash floods have left a trail of further devastation, with energy and chemical sectors among those exposed to supply chain disruption