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Insurance Services
US
updated 7 months ago

United Specialty Insurance Company

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United Specialty Insurance Company, often referred to as US Specialty, is a prominent player in the insurance industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself as a leader in providing specialised insurance solutions across various operational regions, including the Southeast and Southwest. Focusing on niche markets, United Specialty offers a range of products, including excess and surplus lines, property, and casualty insurance. Their unique approach to underwriting and risk management sets them apart, catering to the specific needs of their clients. With a commitment to innovation and customer service, United Specialty has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider in the insurance landscape.

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How does United Specialty 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

United Specialty 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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United Specialty Insurance Company's reported carbon emissions

United Specialty 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 a current subsidiary of Markel Group Inc., which may influence its climate-related initiatives and commitments. While there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from United Specialty Insurance Company, it is important to note that emissions data and climate strategies may be inherited from its parent company, Markel Group Inc. This relationship suggests that any climate commitments or emissions reductions may align with the broader goals set by Markel Group Inc., although specific details are not provided. As a part of the insurance industry, United Specialty Insurance Company is positioned within a sector increasingly focused on sustainability and climate resilience. The lack of specific emissions data highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance transparency and set measurable climate targets in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Specialty 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 United Specialty 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.

United Specialty 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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