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A CFO’s Guide to Carbon Offsets

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A CFO’s Guide to Carbon Offsets

Carbon offsets can fill the gap between climate commitments and the limits of abatement technology.

By Suzy Taherian | April 13, 2022

What the Ukraine Crisis Means for CFOs

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What the Ukraine Crisis Means for CFOs

Even companies without operations or suppliers in Eastern Europe may be exposed to business risks.

By Lou Longo | March 29, 2022

Is Your Organization Too Risk-Averse?

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Is Your Organization Too Risk-Averse?

Always “playing it safe” with investment decisions is a losing strategy.

By Karen Epper Hoffman | February 9, 2022

COVID-19 Costs Insurance Sector $44 Billion

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COVID-19 Costs Insurance Sector $44 Billion

Initial projections of more than $100 billion in losses now look "improbable," in part due to COVID exclusions in many P&C policies.

By Matthew Heller | January 5, 2022

Does the SEC Care if You’re Green?

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Does the SEC Care if You’re Green?

The regulator has made few comments in the past year about companies' disclosures of climate-change risk.

By Sarah Johnson | October 28, 2021

U.S. Insurance Pricing Rises 14% in Q3

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U.S. Insurance Pricing Rises 14% in Q3

The increase reflected a 96% surge in cyber insurance pricing due to greater frequency and higher severity of losses.

By Matthew Heller | October 26, 2021

Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists

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Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists

The SEC should avoid forcing companies to disclose how business operations affect the environment and society, says the Financial Economist Roundtable.

By Vincent Ryan | October 11, 2021

Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists

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Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists

The SEC should avoid forcing companies to disclose how business operations affect the environment and society, says the Financial Economist Roundtable.

By Vincent Ryan | October 6, 2021

Coinbase Amasses $4B War Chest

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Coinbase Amasses $4B War Chest

Almost all of Coinbase’s revenue comes from trading fees, meaning that price volatility in crypto markets came as a boon to its trading business.

By Vincent Ryan | August 19, 2021

Weather Catastrophes Drive Near-Record Insured Losses

Weather Catastrophes Drive Near-Record Insured Losses

Winter storms, intense heatwaves, and severe flooding triggered $40 billion of estimated losses in the first half of 2021.

By Vincent Ryan | August 13, 2021

Equifax to Acquire Appriss Insights For $1.8B

Equifax to Acquire Appriss Insights For $1.8B

Analytics company Equifax acquirers a data provider to law enforcement, government agencies, and employers.

By Vincent Ryan | August 10, 2021

Moody’s to Buy Risk Modeling Firm RMS for $2B

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Moody’s to Buy Risk Modeling Firm RMS for $2B

The deal will add "significant capabilities across climate, cyber, commercial real estate, and supply chain risk" to Moody's insurance data business.

By Matthew Heller | August 5, 2021

A Question of Coverage: Business Interruption Claims

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A Question of Coverage: Business Interruption Claims

The courts will decide whether interruption insurance policyholders have legitimate claims for their pandemic-related losses.

By Vincent Ryan | July 21, 2021

Vertical Integration: A Solution to Supply Chain Issues?

Vertical Integration: A Solution to Supply Chain Issues?

Some modified version of vertical integration is being widely considered by companies facing supply chain difficulties.

By Chuck Franzetta | June 22, 2021

Assessing Cyber Risk: Metric of the Month

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Assessing Cyber Risk: Metric of the Month

Your organization is almost guaranteed to be hit by a cyberattack at some point. Is your business ready?

By Perry D. Wiggins, CPA | June 1, 2021