ESG

Climate Is the Biggest ESG Risk

ESG investors have emerged as the most engaged board activists. Risk professionals are grappling with ESG in respect to risk transfer terms. “Across the […]

World’s Largest Insurer Announces ESG Policy For Natural Gas Customers

The Swiss insurer, Chubb, most of whose clients are in the U.S., has announced updated underwriting criteria for natural gas extraction. According to a […]

Bermuda Updates Guidance For Insurers

The Bermuda Monetary Authority, which regulates Beremuda’s financial industry, is updating its guidance on managing climate risk for commercial insurers. It has issued a […]

Gen Z In the Workforce Led To Title VII Claims

In February 2023, BarkerGilmore interviewed 25 Chief Compliance Officers in various industries to learn about the challenges they’re facing. Their responses highlighted three trends […]

ESG Unpacked: It’s A Political Firecracker.

The acronym ESG (“environmental, social, and governance”) has become a shorthand term for social responsibility and a “nebulous concept with no clear limits,” say […]

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Is An SEC “Greenwashing” Charge Covered By D&O Insurance?

So-called ESG initiatives are good PR for the company and good for the world, most would agree. They can also reduce risk, so much […]

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Board Diversity Mandates Hits A Wall In CA.

Two recent court cases have dealt a blow to efforts in California to enhance diversity in corporate governance. A post by attorney Jennifer B. […]

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New Coverage Available For “Mid-Scale” Renewable Energy Projects

A new renewable energy facility, to provide expedited policy issuance and uniform conditions for mid-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) risks, has […]