29 episodes

Climate Check explores how the insurance industry can help the world act braver and bolder in the face of climate change. By providing long-ranging data on natural catastrophes, supporting businesses and communities by pushing the boundaries of insurability, devising risk solutions that encourage the development of renewable energy, and participating in global policy initiatives, insurers and reinsurers are at the forefront of meaningful action in surprising ways. Climate Check is hosted by Mark Maroon, Vice President of Portfolio Management for American Modern, a Munich Re Company.

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Climate Check explores how the insurance industry can help the world act braver and bolder in the face of climate change. By providing long-ranging data on natural catastrophes, supporting businesses and communities by pushing the boundaries of insurability, devising risk solutions that encourage the development of renewable energy, and participating in global policy initiatives, insurers and reinsurers are at the forefront of meaningful action in surprising ways. Climate Check is hosted by Mark Maroon, Vice President of Portfolio Management for American Modern, a Munich Re Company.

    Location risk intelligence

    Location risk intelligence

    Thomas Walter, Product Marketing Manager for Risk Management Partners, explains how Location Risk Intelligence reveals climate-related portfolio risk—helping insurers and other financial institutions remain sustainable resources for the organizations that rely on them. Learn more: munichre.com/climatecheck

    • 11 min
    Global shield against climate risk

    Global shield against climate risk

    Florian Gruson, Head of Global Sales & Distribution, and Stefan Schüssele, Senior Manager of Public Sector Business Development, delve into COP28: its structure, the major players, and key developments like climate resilience initiative Global Shield. Learn more: munichre.com/climatecheck

    • 16 min
    Closing the Protection Gap in the MENA Region: Part 2

    Closing the Protection Gap in the MENA Region: Part 2

    Andreas Pollmann, Client Management Executive and Head of Department for the Middle East and North Africa region, discusses how Munich Re could help close the protection gap through partnerships in the region. Learn more: munichre.com/climate

    • 9 min
    Closing the Protection Gap in the MENA Region: Part 1

    Closing the Protection Gap in the MENA Region: Part 1

    Andreas Pollmann, Client Management Executive and Head of Department for the Middle East and North Africa region, discusses the perils the region has to face and the steps being taken to mitigate the risks. Learn more: munichre.com/climate

    • 7 min
    New Energy Vehicle Industry: Part 2

    New Energy Vehicle Industry: Part 2

    Li Zi Jia, Managing Director of Smart Thinking Consulting, a Munich Re subsidiary, discusses the adaption of new energy vehicles and its rapid market growth in China. Learn more about how Munich Re is helping shape a more balanced world: munichre.com/climate

    • 13 min
    New Energy Vehicle Industry: Part 1

    New Energy Vehicle Industry: Part 1

    Li Zi Jia, Managing Director of Smart Thinking Consulting, a Munich Re subsidiary, discusses the adaption of new energy vehicles and its rapid market growth in China. Learn more about how Munich Re is helping shape a more balanced world: munichre.com/climate

    • 13 min

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