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Carbon 25 Sept, 2024

What is carbon insurance, and why does it matter?

Demand for carbon insurance is on the rise, driven by increasing environmental challenges and complex regulatory pressures. But what do you need to...

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Climate transition 17 Sept, 2024

CFC unlocks climate finance opportunities for Standard Chartered Bank

First ever insurance policy designed to cover commercial loans to a carbon credit project

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Technology 21 Aug, 2024

The latest from our technology, media and IP teams

We’re a busy bunch at CFC so we wanted to share the latest and greatest news from your favourite tech, media and IP teams!

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Intellectual property 25 Jul, 2024

IP insurance: 5 reasons cover is vital

Navigating intellectual property (IP) risk is part and parcel of today’s business world—fortunately, IP insurance has evolved to provide vital cove...

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Carbon 22 Jul, 2024

The role of insurance in the carbon market

Hear from George Beattie, Head of Innovation at CFC and Ian Meadows, Carbon Market Expert.

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Media & entertainment 3 Jul, 2024

Media & entertainment: Conversation starters

In the creative industries, the need for insurance is greater than ever. But it’s not top of mind for everyone. Use these questions to get the conv...

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Technology 28 Jun, 2024

Hearts on the line: Lessons from the Ashley Madison affair

A new Netflix series has revived one of the most controversial cyber attacks in history, serving as a stark reminder of the data privacy issues fac...

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Technology 25 Jun, 2024

Tech transformation: 4 innovations powering frictionless trading at CFC

CFC stands at the leading edge of technology innovation in insurance, empowering our brokers to do more in less time. Here are four innovations ava...

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Carbon 18 Jun, 2024

Carbon calling: Why insurance is ready to answer

With the US government swinging its weight behind voluntary carbon markets, insurance has an opportunity to answer the call for help by de-risking...

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Climate transition 11 Jun, 2024

CFC expands carbon solutions with launch of carbon cancellation insurance

CFC now supports both forward financing of carbon projects and risks associated with issued credits

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Fintech 3 Jun, 2024

Intro to fintech insurance

Digital innovation is transforming financial services across the world. New technology and distribution methods are offering customers faster, indi...

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Intellectual property 30 May, 2024

Risk frontier: The intersection of AI and IP

The surge in AI-powered tools is raising questions in the defense and enforcement/pursuit of intellectual property (IP) claims. Here’s what you nee...

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Intellectual property 22 May, 2024

Mic check: Hidden risks in the Drake-Kendrick saga

As hip hop’s latest feud dominates headlines globally, a number of AI and IP risks have been bubbling beneath the surface. Here’s everything you ne...

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Intellectual property 13 May, 2024

IP insurance: Why demand is on the rise

Intellectual property (IP) assets are now a cornerstone of the business world, making IP insurance more important than ever before. From the curren...

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Carbon 22 Apr, 2024

Helping the voluntary carbon market evolve to succeed

Insurance has an unmissable opportunity to drive quality and growth in the voluntary carbon market (VCM)—helping the world push for net zero. We sp...

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Technology 11 Apr, 2024

Top 5 cryptocurrency myths

The cryptocurrency market is famous for its boom and bust cycle, as investors everywhere seek to make their fortunes. But what really are cryptos,...

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Digital healthcare 3 Apr, 2024

CFC streamlines eHealth cover in North America

New policy addresses the exposures of both telemedicine and traditional healthcare providers

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Digital healthcare 26 Mar, 2024

Digital healthcare: Conversation starters

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital healthcare, the intersection of technology is creating unique challenges and opportunities for businesses...

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