COP26: The role of investors and greentech startups in delivering decarbonisation
On day two of COP26’s ‘World Leader’s Summit’, Finextra attended European finance consultancy Oxera’s ‘Economics of Climate Change’ session, which brought to life the role that both investors and greentech startups can play in delivering decarbonisation.
France drafting future insurance backstop for pandemics
Catastrophes, Coronavirus, Reinsurance, Risk Management France
Illinois biometric case can be heard in federal court
Coverage Disputes, Cyber Risks, General liability, Technology
Everest names Nicole Robertson as Head of NA Insurance Sales & Distribution
Everest Group, Ltd., the global underwriter for property, casualty, and specialty re/insurance has appointed Nicole Robertson as Vice President, Head of North America Insurance Sales and Distribution Strategy.
Pliant launches corporate card for carbon neutral travel
Berlin-based fintech pliant has unveiled a corporate credit card that promises to ensure fully carbon neutral travel.
Santander unveils expanded auto finance program to support ‘backbone of the US economy’
Aon warns business leaders of compounding risks from AI, climate change, and trade disruption in 2025
Aon, a global professional services firm, has released its Client Trends 2025 report, emphasising the growing interdependence of four powerful forces—Trade, Technology, Weather, and Workforce—that are shaping the operating environment for organisations worldwide.
Mercer hires former PwC co-lead to its Risk Transfer team
Mercer, the global consulting subsidiary of broking and advisory giant Marsh McLennan, has announced the appointment of Nikhil Patel as a Senior Principal in the company’s Risk Transfer team.
Aon set to acquire middle-market P&C broker NFP
Aon, the global re/insurance broker, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NFP, a middle-market property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, from funds affiliated with NFP’s main capital sponsor – Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP), and funds affiliated with HPS Investment Partners.
Federal Reserve head will not step down under Trump
Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, has stated he will not be stepping down from the position if asked when Donald Trump returns to office.
La. lawmakers scrap business interruption bill
Claims Disputes, Coronavirus, Coverage Disputes, P/C Insurers, Regulation
NextGear Capital salvage, heavy-duty truck portfolios grow 51%
Independent dealer floorplan financing provider NextGear Capital’s salvage and heavy-duty truck businesses have gained steam as floorplan lenders saw growth…













