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A cure for water damage

Leaks and water damage are among the most costly, disruptive and common form of property loss. Watch the video below or refer to the attached infographic to learn what factors make a property more vulnerable to water damage and how you can help minimize common exposures and mitigate leaks.

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Building more resilient cities: Managing our water infrastructure

As cities around the world look to future-proof themselves against the impacts of climate risks, water – whether too little or too much – must be high up the list of priorities. That is the message of a global survey of 5,000 urban residents conducted by Economist Impact, with support from Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich). But what are the reasons for concern – and what can cities do about them?

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Zurich achieves carbon emission and energy consumption reduction targets ahead of schedule

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How your business could be linked to the Cape Town water crisis

Cape Town’s water shortage serves as a timely reminder of how seemingly disparate risk scenarios can be connected and what it could mean for your risk assessment.

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Drought will impose growing costs on companies and communities

Drought is one of the most critical climate risks of our time, but it is often underestimated. Governments and companies need to think critically about planning to manage its impacts.

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Fire sprinkler systems: Reduce the risk of unexpected water damage

Water damage is a significant source of claims for commercial properties such as hotels, offices and retail properties. Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems — along with adequate building heat — can help reduce the risk of future water damage.

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Water scarcity: a growing risk to global sociopolitical stability

This deep dive outlines the risks associated with water scarcity - and advises on how to mitigate those or adapt to them.

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Brick by brick: Zurich’s journey to net-zero real estate

As the world transitions to a net-zero economy, the building sector is a critical priority, responsible for about a third of greenhouse gas emissions globally. From improved energy efficiency to innovative construction processes and materials, the industry is embracing new opportunities with Zurich playing an important role as investor, occupier and insurer.

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Choppy waters ahead: Navigating uncertainty when shipping cargo internationally

Right now, businesses shipping goods internationally are facing extreme disruption. In light of Covid-19 and resulting supply chain issues, global conflicts and rising goods prices, shippers are turning to insurers to ensure that their widening exposures are properly covered, and their operations protected.

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Case study: Practical Action in Bangladesh

An example of how Zurich addresses community flood resilience is the ‘From Vulnerability to Resilience: Household Preparedness’ project in Bangladesh. The Z Zurich Foundation supports this five-year project, which is run by the development organization Practical Action.