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Security expert William Altman of CyberCube talks through the growth in Russian cyber activity in recent months, why wiper malware is on the rise; the reasons ransomware gangs are steering clear of US critical infrastructure but are targeting German renewables companies; and how big tech is collaborating with US intelligence agencies.

What are the similarities and differences between insuring traditional oil & gas and offshore wind projects? Discussing in this Masterclass are:

• Alex Spencer-Todd, Underwriter, Energy Property Upstream, UK & Lloyd's AXA XL
• Daniel Sim, Associate Director, Renewables Lead, CCi, A Rimkus Company
• Patrick Foss, Partner, Kennedy's Law

Learning outcomes:

1. The challenges facing underwriters when it comes to offshore renewable wind
2. The bottlenecks and growth limitations on offshore renewables projects
3. The importance of WELCAR and Windcar

In this roundtable discussion four experts discuss: Net zero and the various components, pensions and measuring climate change risk. Taking part are:

• Tim Orton, Investment Solutions Managing Director, Aegon UK
• Sandy Boss, Global Head of Investment Stewardship, BlackRock
• Sandy Trust, Director Sustainable Finance, Ernst & Young LLP
• Maria Nazarova-Doyle, Head of Pension Investments and Responsible Investments, Scottish Widows

Company Information

www.aegon.co.uk

www.blackrock.com/uk

www.ey.com/en_uk

www.scottishwidows.co.uk

With 3/5 of small businesses reporting an uptick in insurance premiums in the past year, David Perry, Managing Director at FSB Insurance Service speaks on how the industry can better support businesses struggling with inflation and the fallout of Covid-19.

In this update: small businesses unhappy about rising premiums and Ageas becomes the first UK personal lines insurer to partner with Insurtech Percayso Inform.

Insurance Times article: Percayso Inform teams up with Ageas UK

Insurance Times article: Lack of affordable cover a ‘significant barrier’ to growth of small businesses – FSB

In this update: cyber insurers undeterred by ransomware claims and electric vehicles on the up.

How does kidnap and ransom insurance work and what can the cyber market learn from hostage negotiations? Insure TV speaks to Giles Greenfield, CEO - Markham Special Risks.

In this update: Ardonagh Group picks up claims specialist, FCA strikers take a break and risk managers of the future speak on why they believe insurance is the place to be.

CII - Insurance brokers call for qualification requirements

Ardonagh Group - Geo Underwriting confirms acquisition of Lorega Holdings

Unite the Union - Moving our campaign forward

In insurance ESG is often considered more of a risk than an opportunity, however, new research by the impact investing institute has revealed the first estimate of the total size of the UK impact investment market. A panel of experts discuss the growing importance and value of impact investing. Taking part are:

• Michele Giddens, Co-CEO and Founding Partner, Bridges Fund Management
• Keith Bishop, Group Insurance Manager, Laing O’Rourke
• Kelly Outram, Managing Director, Head of Global Contractor Development, Marsh Specialty
• Nick Hankin, Chief Underwriting Officer, QBE International
• Hosted by: Natasha Kaplinsky OBE, Presenter and Journalist

Click here to download the premium4goods investment impact report 2020-2021

Click here to learn more about premium4goods on the QBE website

A look at how insurers can adopt an ESG investment policy and also ensure they are investing in high-quality assets, featuring Gayatri Raman, President, Europe and Asia at Clearwater Analytics