ESG in insurance-linked strategies – LGT Capital Partners

LGT Capital Partners’ new paper on 'ESG in insurance-linked strategies (ILS)' explores what sustainable investing means in the context of ILS and looks at the evolving regulatory landscape for this asset class.

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... Insurance-linked strategies are a mainstay in sustainability-focused investing, offering a structured approach to pricing climate risks through insurance policies. By facilitating financial protection and incentivising proactive climate mitigation and adaptation measures, ILS contributes to the broader effort to address climate change. As climate-related catastrophic events become more frequent, the demand for ILS has grown, with the EU Taxonomy recognising catastrophe protection as a sustainable investment activity.

LGT Capital Partners provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework governing ESG considerations within ILS with a focus on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the EU Taxonomy.

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