Environment

Solar storms threaten the US

22/05/2013

A large solar storm could leave tens of millions of people in North America without electrical power for several months, if not years, potentially costing trillions of dollars, according to Lloyd’s latest emerging risks report: Solar Storm Risk to the North American Electric Grid.

Entries open for Science of Risk Prize

30/04/2013

Calling all academic authors of technological, behavioural and political risk research. Enter our competition and win up to £5,000.

Green energy risks take centre stage at Lloyd's event

18/04/2013

Insurers will play an important role in sustaining the growth of the renewable sector across the UK and Ireland

The Oosterscheldekering or Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier, Netherlands

Lloyd's supports unique flood solution in the Netherlands

06/03/2013

With the help of some clever technology, Lloyd’s coverholder Neerlandse has shown that it is possible to offer flood insurance in the Netherlands.

122 Leadenhall

Reaching for the sky

01/03/2013

Once one of the tallest buildings in the City, Lloyd’s is being dwarfed by some of its newer neighbours.

31/01/13: an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection erupts from the Sun © NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/SDO

Solar weather warning issued for 2013

06/02/2013

Extreme solar weather predicted for the next twelve months could lead to significant disruption to business communication systems and large insurance claims, according to a new report from the Lloyd’s broker Aon Benfield.

A forest fire

Modelling climate extremes

24/01/2013

Record temperatures fan wildfires in Australia as heavy snow blankets Europe.

Flood researchers win Lloyd's prize

29/11/2012

Congratulations to the 2012 Lloyd’s Science of Risk Prize Awards winners

Crops in a field

Extreme weather hits farmers

17/10/2012

In the US, the worst drought in 50 years has hit America’s agricultural heartland.

Solar energy opportunities

09/10/2012

Lloyd’s is providing specialist cover to an increasing number of solar energy parks, the fastest growing form of alternative energy globally.

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