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How Can (Re)Insurers Lead the Way on Climate Change Action?

Jeff McAulay
October 6, 2020
5 min read

In an expanding risk universe, the (re)insurance industry plays a vital role in addressing climate change. During SCOR’s virtual Rendez-Vous, Michèle Lacroix and Laurent Rousseau emphasized how insurers can support sustainability through asset allocation and underwriting. Lacroix highlighted SCOR’s focus on reducing carbon footprints by identifying carbon-intensive assets and supporting companies with low-impact practices. Rousseau underscored reinsurers’ responsibility in providing data for understanding natural catastrophes, promoting exclusions like coal plant projects, and incentivizing renewable energy solutions.

Learn more about how (re)insurers are driving climate action here.

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How Can (Re)Insurers Lead the Way on Climate Change Action?

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October 6, 2020
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In an expanding risk universe, the (re)insurance industry plays a vital role in addressing climate change. During SCOR’s virtual Rendez-Vous, Michèle Lacroix and Laurent Rousseau emphasized how insurers can support sustainability through asset allocation and underwriting. Lacroix highlighted SCOR’s focus on reducing carbon footprints by identifying carbon-intensive assets and supporting companies with low-impact practices. Rousseau underscored reinsurers’ responsibility in providing data for understanding natural catastrophes, promoting exclusions like coal plant projects, and incentivizing renewable energy solutions.

Learn more about how (re)insurers are driving climate action here.

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