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Insurance Services
US
updated a month ago

Essex Insurance Company

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Essex Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Markel Corporation, is a prominent player in the insurance industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1997, the company has carved a niche in providing specialised insurance solutions, particularly in the areas of commercial and personal lines. With a strong operational presence across various regions, Essex Insurance is known for its commitment to tailored coverage options that meet the unique needs of its clients. The company offers a diverse range of products, including property, casualty, and specialty insurance, distinguished by their flexibility and customer-centric approach. Essex Insurance has achieved notable recognition for its innovative underwriting practices and robust claims handling, positioning itself as a trusted partner in risk management. With a focus on quality service and industry expertise, Essex Insurance Company continues to strengthen its market position and deliver value to its policyholders.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Essex Insurance Company's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

32

Industry Benchmark

Essex Insurance Company's score of 25 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Essex Insurance Company's reported carbon emissions

Essex Insurance Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is part of a corporate family that includes Markel Group Inc., from which it inherits certain climate-related initiatives and commitments. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Essex Insurance Company, it is important to note that the broader Markel Group Inc. may have its own sustainability strategies and emissions data. However, details on these initiatives are not directly available for Essex Insurance Company. As a merged entity, Essex Insurance Company is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on climate commitments, and it may align with the sustainability goals set by its parent organisation. The lack of specific emissions data highlights an opportunity for Essex Insurance Company to enhance its transparency and commitment to climate action in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Essex Insurance Company's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Essex Insurance Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Essex Insurance Company is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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