All Business Continuity articles – Page 39
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Online onlyUS shipping cartel gets jail time
The conspirators raised the prices for moving freight from the US to Puerto Rico
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Online onlyBuyers demand answers to conflicts of interest
Broker remuneration needs more transparency, say buyers at the FERMA Forum
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Online onlyInsurance could take reputation hit from downturn
While liquidity doesn't seem to be a problem the insurance industry is concerned about the knock on effects of the credit crisis, says the CEA
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New risks pose threat to brand value
Comparative advertising and new digital channels can increase exposures, says Miller
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Online onlyWEF warns of future risks
Long term planning for growth remains paramount, said the Forum
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Online onlyFinancial system at risk of shutting down: Bush
President Bush tried to convince Congress and the American public to pass the proposed $700bn bailout for the financial sector
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FeaturesBombs, bird flu and banana skins
There are many catastrophic events that can cause disruption to business, but more often than not its a disorganised response that causes the most serious problems. Peter Power looks at the key features of a crisis management plan
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Bluetongue detected in UK cattle
Defra announced the detection of Bluetongue in 18 imported cattle
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Catastrophe RiskUS terrorism insurance inquiry
Large, high value urban properties find it hard to find terrorism cover
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FeaturesMore than just good PR
Operating in politically and socially volatile regions need not be a potential recipe for disaster. Mike Penrose gives some guidelines for a strategy that will benefit both your business and the local community
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AnalysisPresent and future insurance risks
Insurance lawyers hosted a conference looking at the latest risk trends
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FeaturesForgotten, but not gone?
When cases of bird flu were widespread in 2005 and 2006, the risk of a worldwide human influenza pandemic was taken as a serious threat. While the threat has not receded, European companies may have let down their guard, says Graham Buck
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FeaturesWhy flood losses are increasing
Exposure, the governing factor An almost explosive growth in the values of property in flood-prone areas and the much greater vulnerability of the things that people own are the main reasons for rising flood losses. By Wolfgang Kron
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FeaturesWorking towards solutions for flood
Since 1980, Europe has suffered 17 catastrophic floods that have done at least $75 billion worth of economic damage in total. Only about 25% of these losses were insured. The devastating and costly events of 2002 and 2007 have spurred searches for better planning, precautions and financial solutions. By Lee ...
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Risk engineering
In a competitive environment, preventing loss is vital. Nathan Skinner garners the thoughts of five risk managers on the subject
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FeaturesThe Black Swan slain
Developing futures scenarios is a strategic risk management technique for considering what could happen in the future and its possible impact on a company’s objectives. The goal is to establish the basis for managing uncertain or unknown events.By Scott Randall
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Catastrophe RiskFew US homes insured against flood
Mid West flooding expected to cost $20bn but no impact on insurers
