Energy White Papers

Rising fuel prices and the spectre of a "peak oil scenario" in the foreseeable future mean investing in renewable energy isn't just a matter of curbing CO2 emissions. This paper provides a unique insurer perspective on renewable energy development and outlines the work the industry is undertaking. VIEW SUMMARY

Early indications suggest that the Japanese earthquake, combined with the New Zealand and Chilean earthquakes and the Australian floods, will have a hardening impact on global commercial Property insurance and reinsurance pricing. VIEW SUMMARY

Chaucer Annual Report 2010: 'New Horizons' VIEW SUMMARY

This round up of developments in the energy sector from Schoenherr covers the introduction of a new more investor-friendly geological and mining law to come into force in Poland as well as possible amendments to the Romanian renewables support scheme. VIEW SUMMARY

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) is the new UK carbon trading scheme that will be in place from the start of April 2010. Organisations may have additional taxable income if they perform well in the CRC. Poor performance could result in a net tax deduction. Nabarro picks over the details. VIEW SUMMARY

On 18 February 2010, in its judgment in Masefield AG v Amlin Corporate Member Ltd, the High Court provided useful guidance to commodity traders and cargo interests affected by acts of piracy, regarding their ability to claim for a total loss under the cargo insurance policy. VIEW SUMMARY