Articles about Energy Insurance in Insurance
The final easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline is more than a headline—it's a real-world lesson in managing massive risk. Let's break down the complex insurance policies that make projects like this possible.
Ever wonder what an energy underwriter *really* looks for? We sat down with Munich Re's Clifton Chan to get the inside scoop on aging grids, battery storage risks, and the surprising human element that trumps all.
A recent federal court decision blocking policies that hindered renewable projects is big news. But what does it mean for the insurers who underwrite these massive wind and solar farms? Let's break it down.
Austria's scenic Alps hide a growing problem: their water is running out. For an economy built on hydropower, this 'peak water' scenario is a massive challenge, and it's putting the insurance industry on high alert.
California's last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, just got its license extended. Let's pull back the curtain on the massive, multi-billion-dollar insurance puzzle that keeps a place like this running.
A government committee just exempted Gulf of Mexico oil and gas drillers from key endangered species rules. But does this actually lower their risk, or just change the nature of a potential billion-dollar claim?
You might have heard about new oil production starting up off the California coast and thought it meant relief at the pump. But the state's top lawyer says not so fast—and the ripple effects for your insurance are more complicated than you'd think.
A hypothetical war in Iran reveals the massive risks tied to fossil fuels, from marine cargo to business interruption. For insurers, this isn't just a crisis—it's a critical moment to lead the transition to more stable, insurable renewable energy.
You might have seen the headline: two Indian gas tankers are sailing through the Strait of Hormuz after a pause. But the real story isn't just about the ships—it's about the massive, high-stakes insurance gamble happening behind the scenes.
The federal government just handed Texas the authority to permit carbon storage projects. It’s a huge shift that could speed things up, but it also opens a new chapter of risk and liability that the insurance world needs to understand, and fast.
Illinois Governor Pritzker is proposing a two-year halt on tax incentives for new data centers due to soaring power costs. For insurance professionals, this is a major signal about shifting operational risks, business interruption complexities, and the future of underwriting these tech giants.
A "routine" maintenance check on a natural gas pipeline in Louisiana ended in a massive explosion. Let's go beyond the headlines and talk about what this really means—a complex and costly insurance puzzle involving property damage, business interruption, and massive liability claims.