I work for a major insurer. Much of my industry is fudging the numbers in the face of the climate crisis | Anonymous
Insurers are taking on more risk than they should.
The Guardian reports: Insurers are taking on more risk than they should.
If – or when – a major disaster hits, the catastrophe will have far-reaching consequences I work for a major insurer, assessing the risk posed by natural disasters on properties around the world, from family homes to schools, government offices and multibillion-dollar commercial centres. The world is facing greater risk than ever from extreme weather.
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