New actors in the environmental arena - Climate Change Risks and the Insurance Industry’s Response*

In this article it is argued that the increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather related events have triggered a concerned response from the international insurance industry in the climate arena. While the Swedish insurance industry has taken some measures regarding direct climate related impacts, the implications on the industry from climate change, as a broader societal issue, is largely left ignored. Partnership with the scientific and political communities as well as adoption of new policies, incentives and investment strategies can contribute to the protection of the industry as well as the climate.

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