New England Asset Management Limited’s (NEAM) recent survey found that sustainability is continuing to move beyond compliance and into Lloyd’s insurers’ core investment, risk, and governance frameworks.
NEAM has released its annual Lloyd’s Investment Survey, revealing that environmental, social and governance considerations remain embedded in investment decision-making across the Lloyd’s of London market despite shifting global sentiment.
The 2026 survey found that 80% of respondents have ESG parameters included in their investment guidelines. Meanwhile, 83% reported either a similar level or an increase in stakeholder pressure and expectation to engage with sustainability compared with 2025.
In addition, 59% of respondents are conducting climate change stress testing.
Kasha Mleko, Head of Sustainability at NEAM Limited, said, “Sustainability is no longer a peripheral initiative — it is increasingly embedded in investment strategy and core risk management.
“Lloyd’s insurers are grappling with identifying the appropriate level of engagement with this topic while remaining competitive and meeting a range of local and international oversight requirements.”
Recent climate-risk guidance has reinforced expectations around board oversight, clear accountability, materiality assessment, and the integration of climate-related risks into broader risk management frameworks.
Looking ahead, NEAM urges a continued focus on portfolio emissions data, exposure to emissions-heavy sectors, climate scenario analysis, and emerging nature-related risks, including biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and habitat degradation.
Mleko added, “The findings from our 2026 survey emphasise that sustainability is now an established element of any durable, forward looking investment strategy in the Lloyd’s market.
“While there is still work to do, the clear direction is toward deeper integration across investment and risk frameworks.”
