Vincent Huck

French regulator engages with insurers on their climate strategy

The French prudential regulator (ACPR) has published its first report on the governance of climate change risks in the insurance sector.

CNP Assurances ends direct investment in oil & gas

CNP Assurances will no longer invest in new oil or fossil gas exploration or production projects,...

Carbon allowances - insurers slowly warm to the net-zero opportunity

The European benchmark price for carbon allowances hit a record high in November, but only one insurer acknowledges investing in them and others seem coy, so far, to deep their toes in, as Vincent Huck finds out.

MassMutual takes 25% stake in UK renewables investor Low Carbon

MassMutual has bought 25% of privately-owned UK asset manager Low Carbon as part of a strategic partnership...

Axa acquires 20% of boutique impact investment manager

Axa has acquired 20% of Blue Like an Orange Sustainable Capital, a boutique investment manager focusing on emerging market companies that it says deliver both strong risk-adjusted returns and social impact aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Axa's current investments overshoot Paris Agreement targets by 1.2°C

Axa Group has published its 2021 Climate Report detailing the impact of climate change on the value of its investments...

News round-up: JP Morgan, Campbell Global and more

UN Secretary General tells insurers to go 'net zero'

With $35 trillion of assets under management the insurance sector plays a key role...

Euler Hermes signs master risk participation agreement with EBRD

News round-up: Impax, NZAOA, Credit Suisse and Aviva