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Insurance industry calls for action on climate change

April 24, 2015April 23, 2015 S.Vagus

Report from coalition calls for better disaster preparedness A coalition of large insurer, consumer advocacy groups, and environmental organizations called SmarterSafer has release a report that is urging the U.S. to overhaul its disaster policies in light of increasingly disastrous weather related to climate change. The insurance industry has expressed concern over climate change for years, urging companies to prepare for violent weather and petitioning governments to take more action against this phenomenon or risk potential financial disaster. Report highlights the fault of the disaster framework in the United States…

Wildfire insurance could continue in Oregon, but at a cost

April 6, 2015April 5, 2015 G. Turner

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The state will be able to continue to purchase its unique coverage, but with a higher deductible and premium. Lloyd’s of London has now offered Oregon wildfire insurance coverage of up to $25 million for the upcoming season, but it will involve a greater expense than in previous years and the deductible will be notably higher. For instance, the coverage that will be provided will kick in only after the state has paid a $50 million deductible. After that deductible has been paid, the wildfire insurance coverage being provided by…

Insurance industry may need to take climate change seriously

March 4, 2015March 3, 2015 Marc

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Insurance regulators are calling for insurers to become more prepared for climate change Insurance regulators in the United States may be growing more supportive of efforts to combat climate change. This climatic phenomenon has the potential to be the most disruptive force that the insurance industry has faced in its long history. Regulators throughout the country, represented by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, are calling for the insurance industry to take climate change more seriously and help businesses prepare for the potential impact of this phenomenon. Regulators are becoming…

Insurance industry may be woefully unprepared for climate change

October 27, 2014October 25, 2014 S.Vagus

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Survey finds that majority of US insurers are not prepared to deal with climate risks Ceres, an environmental investor advocacy group, has released the results of a new survey it has conducted in the insurance industry. According to the survey, the majority of U.S. insurance companies are woefully unprepared to handle the risks associated with climate change. While many insurers have been relatively cavalier with their claims that not enough is being done to mitigate climate change, several companies have done little to prepare themselves for future environmental risks. 10%…

Insurance companies aren’t ready for climate change

October 24, 2014October 24, 2014 Julie Campbell

A new report has shown that insurers in the United States aren’t prepared for risks associated with global warming. According to a report that was recently produced from a survey conducted by Ceres, an environmental investigator advocacy group, the majority of American insurance companies are in no way prepared to address the types of risks that could arrive as a result of climate change. This study determined that this could bring about widespread negative consequences in dealing with this important issue. Ceres surveyed 330 different insurance companies that represent about…