All Archive articles – Page 5
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GraphicsRisk Indicator: Worst disasters of the past 30 years
Earthquakes are not actually growing more frequent, yet the cost of natural catastrophes hit a new high in 2011 as populations concentrate in cities, as this graphic shows
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Risk MapRisk Atlas: Youth unemployment
Youth unemployment has reached staggering levels, and disaffected young people can trigger many more risks
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AnalysisRisk culture still lacking says Zurich survey
Only one in ten respondents think their executive management is “highly effective” at creating a strong risk management culture.
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AnalysisSocial imbalances drive global risk agenda
WEF Global Risks 2012 says social inequality, unsafe regulations and cyber neo-tribalism are the top risk management concerns
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This Week's Top RiskViolent shifts in Mexico
Guerrero, Veracruz and Jalisco are likely to be the next hotspots for violence in Mexico
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AnalysisTop ten risks for 2012
The “end of the 9/11 era”, the eurozone muddle and Middle East conflicts top this year’s risk index
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AnalysisVIDEO: 2011 a year in focus
From the Arab Spring to turmoil in the global economy, 2011 was anything but a quiet year. Watch this video montage of the year’s big events
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AnalysisTalent shortage tops Lloyd's risk index
Rather than fears over the economy or growth, business leaders are concerned about losing key human resources as the baby boomer generation retires
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CommentLatest issue out now
Read the January issue of StrategicRISK first online before it lands on your desk, includes: Dealing with unknown unknowns and how resiliency is the only way, a Special Report on supply chain risks and how you can actually learn something about risk from the banks
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AnalysisWorld-Check challenges TI Bribe Payers Index
World-Check releases a corruption index of its own, which challenges some of Transparency International’s underlying assumptions
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AnalysisCorporate governance index ranks top FTSE performers
A leading corporate governance index shows greater focus on compliance aspects but not on community engagement and ethical culture
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This Week's Top RiskRenewed clashes in Egypt
More clashes in Egypt over parliamentary elections show a lack of understanding from the armed forces, but the country’s democratic movement has an “unstoppable momentum”
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AnalysisMore evidence needed to price cyber insurance properly
Leading information security consultants say that far greater evidence about the level and scope of cyber risks is needed before insurers can write the cover
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AnalysisWEF survey finds confidence dip
Leading risk experts are pessimistic about the state of the global economy and they also fear a major social disruption in the next 12 months
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AnalysisLloyd’s pauses for Armistice Day
Members of the British armed forces joined Lloyd’s underwriters to remember soldiers who have died for their country
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This Week's Top RiskA rocky road to recovery
Criticisms of Europe’s bailout fund are getting louder and fears around the state of the eurozone are increasing
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Special ReportsConsidering claims
From taking out a policy to making a claim, in the insurance world your business depends on honesty and accuracy. Anything else could result in serious financial straits.
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Special ReportsPreventing pollution
As green concerns steadily grow in the public’s consciousness, so too does the rigidity of enviornmental liability regulations for businesses throughout Europe.
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Special ReportsA legal minefield
Ethical standards for businesses are about to get stricter, so senior managers and directors will need to take a far more hands-on role in ensuring that their fi rms comply with the rules.
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Special ReportsHandling cyber risk
Cyber crime is becoming an increasingly prevalent and costly risk, yet many businesses are woefully underprepared for an attack - a major business failing in this digital age.
