Climate change and insurance

Climate negotiations

Insurance solutions with regard to climate change examined. »more

Munich Re to sign and adopt "the climate principles"

Munich Re has joined with the Climate Group and other financial institutions to launch a new initiative that will be the first comprehensive framework to the financial sector"s response to climate change. »more

Will climate change alter liability risks?

The issue of third-party liability as a result of climate change calls for new approaches in government legislation and the future design of liability insurance policies. »more

Two think factories analyse the risks and opportunities of climate change

The collaboration between Munich Re and the London School of Economics sees two think factories joining forces to combine their knowledge about climate change. »more

Living with climate change – The strategic positioning of the Munich Re Group

Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing mankind. With the aid of its all-embracing strategic approach, Munich Re is turning its knowledge into action in the areas of risk management, product development and capital market management. »more

The monsoon between a curse and a blessing

India is gradually becoming a focal point for companies with global operations. At the same time, monsoon activity is changing significantly. This has repercussions for the insurance industry. »more

Climate Change in Central Europe

Weather-related natural catastrophes are becoming more frequent in central Europe. Is this due to climate change? »more

The economic sector and climate change

Numerous initiatives, studies and insurance loss analyses show that the economic sector is taking climate change seriously. »more

Natural hazards: The increasing importance of insurance for the poorest of the poor

The Munich Climate Insurance Initiative was launched by Munich Re with the aim of developing insurance solutions designed to contend with the increasing losses from extreme weather events. »more

The Middle Kingdom sets its sights on renewable energy sources

The rapidly expanding Chinese economy needs lots of energy. »more

CRO position paper

Position paper of leading primary insurers and reinsurers on climate change and the hurricane risk in the North Atlantic. »more

Climate change and volcanism

Mighty volcanic eruptions can severely interfere with the global climate and influence it for many years. This was illustrated very strikingly by the eruption of Tambora in Indonesia. »more

Opinion: "We need to reassess the risk"

In an interview with Topics, Dr. Torsten Jeworrek argues that the more frequent extreme weather events throughout the world need to be given greater consideration in risk models. »more

Climate change

The earth is heating up: Background information on climate change. »more