All power and energy articles
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Analysis
How 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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Analysis
Spotlight on: the risks of energy vulnerability across Asia-Pacific and how to manage them
New energy vulnerability index can help risk managers to identify potential risks, challenges and opportunities before expanding into new markets
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Analysis
What risk managers need to know about tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital conduit for transporting crude oil to the rest of the world and a huge, connected risk in global supply chains. Here’s why risk managers should take note of recent tensions
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Analysis
What 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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News
How short-term challenges are impacting the net-zero transition
Charles Sincock explains how global risks are altering our journey to net zero and what this means for businesses
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News
Robust pipeline for renewables in Asia, despite ‘new trilemma’
Floating solar will play an important role in the energy transition of China, India and South Korea
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News
Korean Re adopts coal-exit strategy
The move is welcomed, but there are calls to go a step further and restrict coal from its treaty business
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News
Green transition to drive construction growth of $5.6 trillion
The fastest-growing region globally is expected to be emerging Asia, led by China and India
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News
Going atomic: Asia’s nuclear future
As the region proliferates its nuclear power footprint, what must risk manager do to prepare?
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News
The tough cookie
Philippines-based Annacel Natividad on resilience and building risk relationships in her frequently catastrophe-hit country
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News
Power sector faces rising rates amid volatile risk landscape
Power insurance market will harden further due to constrained capacity and a ‘disappointing’ loss record - WTW
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China’s record-breaking drought triggers power outages
Due to a lack of hydroelectric power, manufacturing companies in southern China have been forced to close
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WTW expands Asian construction and power team
Aon’s Nicki Tilney takes on a new role as George Nassaouati is promoted to head of Energy Asia
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WEF 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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News
Exporter confidence plummets amid soaring energy costs
A majority of exporting firms (54%) received some form of state support over the last 12 months, especially in China (70%) - Allianz Trade
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News
Complex 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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Energy transition accelerated by Russia-Ukraine
Geopolitical uncertainty is creating an increased need for transition risk management - WTW
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Chaucer adds political risk to BRI consortium
The consortium will provide capacity of up to $300m to companies working on China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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Energy underwriters must embrace decarbonisation
Insurers should view the transition to net zero as an opportunity to be proactive - IUMI
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News
RIMS Australasia 2021: Insurers to pull coverage due to climate concerns
Across Australasia, carbon-intensive sectors face being left without access to insurance capacity, warns Willis Towers Watson