All Asset Risks articles – Page 28
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FeaturesManaging energy performance
The EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires member states to set minimum requirements on the energy performance of new buildings and of large buildings undergoing major renovation, and the certification of all buildings at the point of sale and rental. David Smith looks at the implications for UK businesses.
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Online onlyFire burns historic London market
Impact for local businesses likely to increase says Grant Thornton
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Online onlyDisaster resistant home completed in Seattle
A recently completed home located in Washington state claims to be the first disaster resistant home built in the Northwest
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Online onlyUK sets out flood spending
Hilary Benn has announced that £34.5m will be allocated to implement the recommendations from Sir Michael Pitt’s report on the summer floods
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Online onlyConstruction firms warned over plant theft
NU says around £1m worth of machinery goes missing from construction sites weekly
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Online onlyLas Vegas hotel fire could have cost insurers $75m
Had the fire started in a guest room losses could have been much worse, says RMS
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Online onlyMarine insurance: Lower prices, higher risks for 2008
Aon launches annual Marine Insurance Market Review
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Online onlyChallenging times ahead for US P/C insurers: EY
Ernst & Young issues its 2008 US Outlook for the property/casualty insurance industry
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Online onlyElevated risk in 25 of the 50 largest economies: Aon
Multinational organizations face elevated political and economic risks, according to latest analysis from Aon
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Online onlyFlorida subpoenas property insurers over high rates
PCI blames ‘huge’ and ‘growing’ risk from storms in the region
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Online onlyCFA slams US insurers for overpricing and underpaying claims
US property/casualty insurers overcharge policy holders and underpay on claims, said a report from a consumer association that an industry group called ‘absurd’
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Catastrophe RiskFallout continues from UK floods
Verbal skirmishes have continued between the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the UK Government as a result of the £3 billion 2007 summer floods
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FeaturesPublic Cat Schemes: Kittens Everywhere You Look!
Although the history of government insurance purchase for catastrophe risks is much shorter than that of the private sector, it is growing fast, as evidenced by the number of new schemes worldwide and the interest they have sparked in neighbouring countries. There are also clear trends in the development of ...
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FeaturesHow Building Codes Reduce Catastrophe Losses
Buildings completed under the requirements of a new Florida building code withstood hurricane winds in 2004 and 2005 while neighbouring, older properties were destroyed. But it should not take a disaster for our communities to adopt, implement and enforce the building safety codes that save lives every day. By Richard ...
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FeaturesCulture that Avoids Disaster
Six key areas of organisational culture are essential to prevent catastrophic incidents like the Texas City refinery explosion and loss of the space shuttle Columbia. By Scott Berger
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Online onlyHouse of Representatives approves amended TRIA
The US House of Representatives has voted to extend and expand the post-9/11 terrorism risk insurance program
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Online onlyRMS: Time slipping for decision over TRIA extension
Cancellation of Federal backstop could eliminate growth and availability of commercial terrorism coverage, says RMS
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AnalysisProtecting your business from flood
Businesses concerned by the growing frequency of floods should have an effective response plan, says the UK's Environment Agency
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