All power and energy articles
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AnalysisHow 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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AnalysisSpotlight 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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AnalysisWhat 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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AnalysisWhat 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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NewsHow 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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NewsRobust 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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NewsKorean 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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NewsGreen 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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NewsGoing atomic: Asia’s nuclear future
As the region proliferates its nuclear power footprint, what must risk manager do to prepare?
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NewsThe tough cookie
Philippines-based Annacel Natividad on resilience and building risk relationships in her frequently catastrophe-hit country
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NewsPower 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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NewsChina’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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NewsWTW 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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NewsWEF 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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NewsExporter 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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NewsComplex 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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NewsEnergy transition accelerated by Russia-Ukraine
Geopolitical uncertainty is creating an increased need for transition risk management - WTW
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NewsChaucer 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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NewsEnergy underwriters must embrace decarbonisation
Insurers should view the transition to net zero as an opportunity to be proactive - IUMI
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NewsRIMS 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