AXIS Insurance has been named the official insurance partner of SolarPower Europe, a leading solar power trade organisation in the region with close to 200 member companies.

 

As part of the new tie-up, AXIS will provide expertise and support to SolarPower Europe and its members to help them better understand and manage insurance risks associated with developments across the solar energy industry.

 

Renewable energy specialists from the global specialty insurer will work with SolarPower Europe to advise on risk management practices for renewable energy firms that are members of the trade organisation.

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“SolarPower Europe plays a critical role in helping to advance the European renewable energy industry,” said Richard Carroll, senior vice president and global head of renewable energy at AXIS Insurance.

 

“We look forward to working with them to further promote the solar energy sector across both Europe and internationally.”

 

James Watson, SolarPower Europe CEO, explained that the organisation partnered with AXIS because of its “tremendous reputation” in the renewable energy marketplace.

 

“The AXIS Renewable Energy team has quickly emerged as one of the leading solar energy insurers in the world,” Watson said. “We are pleased to be able to provide our members with access to AXIS’s renewable energy insurance experts and solutions.”