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Insurance Services
US
updated 9 days ago

James River Insurance Company

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James River Insurance Company, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the insurance industry, specialising in excess and surplus lines. Founded in 2003, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, focusing on providing innovative insurance solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. With a diverse portfolio that includes products such as general liability, property, and professional liability insurance, James River stands out for its commitment to underwriting excellence and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including rapid growth and recognition within the market, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking specialised coverage. As a leader in the excess and surplus lines sector, James River Insurance Company continues to set benchmarks for quality and reliability in the insurance landscape.

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How does James River 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

James River Insurance Company's score of 25 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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James River Insurance Company's reported carbon emissions

James River Insurance Company currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of James River Group Holdings, Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As a part of its corporate family, James River Insurance Company may inherit climate-related initiatives and targets from its parent organisation. However, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been documented for James River Insurance Company itself. The lack of emissions data and defined reduction initiatives suggests that the company is still in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. In the broader context of the insurance industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction, often setting Science-Based Targets (SBTi) to align with global climate goals. James River Insurance Company may need to develop and communicate its own commitments to remain competitive and responsible in an evolving market that prioritises environmental stewardship.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. James River 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 James River 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.

James River 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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