All Competition articles
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AnalysisEmerging markets turn inwards
Brazil’s protectionist policies could represent a worrying trend amongst key developing economies
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AIRMIC Portfolio
Commission not listening, say risk managers
The EC is not taking AIRMIC's views into consideration in its proposals for reforming the block exemption
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Online onlyCPP offers insurers competitive advantage: Chubb
P&C insurers should not be allowed to access the US government funds set aside for the banking bailout, said Chubb in a letter
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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 onlyIndustry debates renewal of block exemption
Buyers are worried that removing the BER could trigger an increase in premiums
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Online onlyCC may order BAA to sell off airports
The competition inquiry found problems stemming from ownership and regulatory frameworks
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Online onlyEquities markets increase risks for D&O, warns insurer
Large multi-national firms are risking the threat of increased claims including class actions, says Zurich
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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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Intel accused of market position abuse
Intel involved in three types of abuse of a dominant market positions, according to EC report
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AnalysisGoing head to head with EU regulators
German energy group RWE and Italian energy company ENI under the regulatory spotlight over antitrust allegations
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Features
Performing better
Is regulation a burden or a blessing? Lindsay Cox says that enterprise risk management can turn compliance requirements into a valuable business performance management capability.
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Analysis
SPITZER REFORMS WERE 'OVERDUE'
Most of the insurance reforms introduced by New York attorney general Elliot Spitzer would eventually have come about anyway
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Features
The ethical crossroads
In some business cultures 'sweeteners' are a fact of life Martin Cunningham looks at the ethical dilemma posed by bribery in an era of corporate social responsibility.
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Features
Fair Competition
Paul Stone outlines the proposed new UK regime for regulating competition and for dealing with those who break the rules
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Features
Don't knock lightly
The cost of media campaigns is enormous, and having to abort one is a disaster.
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Analysis
USA v Microsoft
Matthias Beck and Lynn Drennan suggest that Microsoft's inability to prevent the break up the software giant could be the risk management failure of the century.
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Features
Competing fairly
Competition liability is a growing risk. Can insurance help? Nick Stanbury lays out the ground rules.
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Features
Licensing in IPR
Simon Harper discusses the points to watch for when acquiring rights to use other people's intellectual property.
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Features
Fighting off predators
The immediate reaction of most managements to a takeover approach is negative. Sue Copeman discusses strategies for fighting a hostile bid.
