Tue 18 Jul 2023 - Get ready to dive into the future of sustainable finance! The UK insurance market is now at the forefront of transparency and accountability with the introduction of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reports. These reports provide a clear picture of a company鈥檚 exposure to the impacts of climate change, empowering investors to make informed decisions.
Join us in exploring how the TCFD reports are transforming the UK insurance market and positioning it as a leader in the low-carbon transition. We will reflect on the credibility of the commitments made and discuss what more needs to be done.
Zubair is a Senior Manager in Grant Thornton鈥檚 actuarial and risk consulting team, with over eight years of experience in the UK life insurance market. His current focus is on the bulk annuity space, where he brings deep expertise across pricing, internal audit, and asset-liability reporting. Zubair is a member of the IFoA Life Lifelong Learning Sub-committee, contributing to the profession鈥檚 ongoing development. He鈥檚 in equal parts an enthusiast and a sceptic of the cryptocurrency world.
Ellie L Hutchinson is an Actuarial Analyst within Grant Thornton鈥檚 Actuarial and Insurance Consulting Team. Since joining Grant Thornton, she has worked on several projects, including an end-to-end review to test the design and operating effectiveness of the process and controls in the finance department. Ellie has been involved in the team鈥檚 climate change campaign, where she produced a presentation for GIRO around using offsets to achieve net zero.