Advise a client in the insurance and reinsurance industry on how to mitigate climate change risks
Swiss Re is a leading company in the insurance and reinsurance industry. Swiss Re insures, invests, operates and shares knowledge in a way that tackles sustainability challenges and creates long-term value.
Clifford Chance has collaborated with Swiss Re to create a program that aims to help you develop skills in several areas, including building a foundational understanding of insurance and reinsurance, preparing a global communication email, identifying and assessing ESG issues to develop a strategy to mitigate climate change risks and gain an understanding of the different types of insurance and reinsurance policies available to cover climate risks.
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This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete.
Skills Learned:
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Contractual Relationships in Insurance Policy
Discover the contractual relationships that allow for an insurance policy to form part of the world of reinsurance- Industry Understanding
- Critical Thinking
- Practical Application
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Managing Risks of a Global Work-From-Home Policy
Review employment law and draft language to communicate changes to the company’s global team.- Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Risk Management
- Resource Analysis
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Insuring Against Climate Risk
Understand the documentation, parties and terms required for Parametric Drought Insurance Program (PDIP)- Commercial Awareness
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Diplomacy
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Contract Interpretation
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Finish Line
