News articles
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“A comprehensive strategy to help the financial sector play its part” – ABI responds to the Government’s Green Finance Strategy
02/07/2019
Welcoming today’s Green Finance Strategy from the Government, Director General of the Association of British Insurers Huw Evans said....
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Climate change demands a sustained and ambitious response ABI reaction to todays announcement
12/06/2019
Today’s target is a welcome effort to address the underlying causes of climate change. Insurers are on the front-line dealing with the results of rising temperatures and changing investment needs and so understand better than most the serious implications of a changing climate.
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Inland flood defences save the UK £1.1 billion a year
12/06/2019
£1.1 billion a year of flood damage is being prevented by the UK’s current network of river barriers and defences, according to landmark research...
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ABI comment on PRA climate change consultation
15/10/2018
Insurers are often on the front-line dealing with the results of rising temperatures and extreme weather so have a real stake in addressing climate change, and are well aware they have a role to play in this.
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ABI advice on Hurricane Irma
06/09/2017
Hurricane Irma has caused damage and disruption to parts of the Caribbean and Florida. Anyone in the region or planning to visit the region should check with their tour operator or airline, keep up…