{
  "id": 19151159,
  "title": "Insurance industry workers: how is climate-related risk managed in your company?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/insurance-industry-workers-how-is-climate-related-risk-managed-in",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-09T11:51:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Business",
    "slug": "guardian-business",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/09/insurance-industry-workers-how-is-climate-related-risk-managed-in-your-company"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The insurance industry is grappling with the growing impact of climate change, which has led to more frequent natural disasters such as storms, floods, wildfires, and droughts. These events are causing significant damage to property worldwide, prompting insurance workers to assess the risk posed by climate change. However, there are concerns that some workers may be under pressure to underplay the risks and keep premiums affordable for customers. This practice of downplaying the risks could be more widespread than initially thought. The insurance industry is seeking input from its workers, including modellers, actuaries, underwriters, and others, to gain a better understanding of how climate change risk is being managed within individual companies. Workers are being asked to share their thoughts on the current pricing of insurance premiums and to express any concerns they may have regarding the matter. If readers are experiencing difficulties using the provided form, they are directed to an alternative link for assistance. The terms of service and privacy policy are available for review.",
  "summary": "Whether you’re a modeller, actuary or underwriter, we’d like to hear how the insurance industry is dealing with climate risk With more frequent storms, floods, wildfires and drought, caused by climate change, having a huge impact on property around the world, we’d like to find out how the insurance industry is managing climate change risk. There have been reports of insurance workers, who analyse…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}