The International Underwriting Association is seeking to attract more talent into the environmental insurance sector, which it described as both dynamic and purpose driven. The promotion of the sector is part of the IUA Futures programme and seeks to show environmental underwriting as a destination rather than a discipline into which people fall.

Tom Hughes, director of underwriting at the IUA, said: “Environmental insurance offers a rare blend of technical challenge, commercial impact and environmental stewardship. It opens up opportunities to work across a wide range of industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors.

“Environmental insurers are playing a vital role in shaping how we respond to some of the greatest challenges facing the globe. Pollution threats, climate risk and sustainable development all require insurance solutions to protect businesses and ecosystems.”

The IUA has a dedicated environmental underwriting committee which recently hosted its own conference event. It also publishes reports examining coverage issues relating to environmental losses.