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Munich Re signs "the climate principles"

December 2008


Munich Re has joined with the Climate Group and other financial institutions to launch a new initiative.
» Munich Re signs "the climate principles"

Living with climate change – The strategic positioning of the Munich Re Group

August 2008


With the aid of its all-embracing strategic approach, Munich Re is turning its knowledge into action in the areas of risk management, product development and capital market management.
» Living with climate change

The monsoon between a curse and a blessing

June 2008


India is gradually becoming a focal point for companies with global operations. At the same time, monsoon activity is changing significantly. This has repercussions for the insurance industry.
» The monsoon between a curse and a blessing

Climate Change in Central Europe

June 2008


Weather-related natural catastrophes are becoming more frequent in central Europe. Is this due to climate change?
» Climate Change in Central Europe

The economic sector and climate change

March 2007


Numerous initiatives, studies and insurance loss analyses show that the economic sector is taking climate change seriously. » more

Natural hazards: The increasing importance of insurance for the poorest of the poor

January 2007


The Munich Climate Insurance Initiative was launched by Munich Re with the aim of developing insurance solutions designed to contend with the increasing losses from extreme weather events. » more

The Middle Kingdom sets its sights on renewable energy sources

August 2006


The rapidly expanding Chinese economy needs lots of energy. » more

Climate change and volcanism

June 2006


Mighty volcanic eruptions can severely interfere with the global climate and influence it for many years. This was illustrated very strikingly by the eruption of Tambora in Indonesia. » more

Opinion: "We need to reassess the risk"

June 2006


In an interview with Topics, Dr. Torsten Jeworrek argues that the more frequent extreme weather events throughout the world need to be given greater consideration in risk models. » more