All Feature articles – Page 5

  • Features

    Collective bargaining

    2009-12-22T00:00:00Z

    As the European Commission proposes a system of collective redress, some critics fear a move towards US-style class actions says Neil Hodge

  • Features

    Inside the rating agency

    2009-12-22T00:00:00Z

    In his only UK interview, Moody's whistleblower Eric Kolchinsky offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the rating agencies and warns Nathan Skinner that systemic problems are getting worse not better

  • Features

    Protecting intellectual property

    2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Companies are struggling in their fight to protect IP. Their risk managers can help, says Andrew Leslie

  • Features

    An update of ERM systems

    2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

    There are products on the market to help companies make sense of the large amount of data that risk management can create. Sara Edlington talks to some of the companies that think they have the answer

  • Features

    Guard your data

    2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Lee Coppack says that the information that companies hold is as valuable as money for hackers and criminals. The consequences for businesses can be embarrassing and expensive

  • Features

    Inherent risk ranking: Why bother?

    2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Richard Archer explores the concept of inherent risk ranking, and asks if it’s worth the effort

  • Features

    The enforcement emphasis on both sides of ‘the pond’

    2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

    With new brooms sweeping clean and increased powers, expect greater scrutiny warn Kevin Roberts, Randall Fons, and Brian Neil Hoffman

  • Features

    Making ERM work for you

    2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

    Enterprise risk management (ERM) was the theme of the latest StrategicRISK Question Time event, held in association with Marsh Risk Consulting. Nathan Skinner reports

  • Features

    A truly international approach

    2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

    Nathan Skinner talks to Jorge Luzzi, worldwide director of risk management for Italian tyre maker Pirelli.

  • Features

    Steering through the minefield

    2009-10-12T00:00:00Z

    The world of international business is a complicated one. Firms with overseas operations face a huge number of legal challenges, not least in the realm of insurance, writes Nathan Skinner

  • Features

    Handle with care

    2009-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Recent UK initiatives are at last giving issues over claims handling the attention they deserve. Sue Copeman reports

  • Features

    Under pressure

    2009-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Chaired by Nathan Skinner, this round table discussion in association with AXA looks at the current challenges facing risk management practitioners

  • Features

    Sing your praises

    2009-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Risk management is under attack as companies seek to cut back. Risk managers need to take every opportunity to show what they deliver, says Garry Taylor

  • Features

    Taxing issues

    2009-09-12T00:00:00Z

    In Europe, the Kvaerner ruling set a legal precedent that companies must allocate premium to where the risk is located. Praveen Sharma examines the challenges and offers some helpful suggestions

  • Features

    The gold standard

    2009-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Alex Dali and Christopher Lajtha offer some practical tips for responding to the new risk management standard ISO 31000

  • Features

    Get your facts straight

    2009-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Collating information on claims and ‘near misses’ can improve your risk profile. Simon Challis reports

  • Features

    The underwriter evolves

    2009-09-12T00:00:00Z

    The factors that drive underwriters are changing, and corporate insurance buyers who adapt will make their companies a more attractive risk, says Raj Ahuja

  • Features

    The view from Europe

    2009-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Nathan Skinner summarises what is happening in Europe’s risk management associations

  • Features

    Gaining credit

    2009-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Throughout the production and supply chains, credit lubricates transactions. But oiling the wheels is getting more difficult now, Tony Dowding writes

  • Features

    Danger in the chain!

    2009-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Companies continue to be brought down by the demise of a key supplier. Neil Hodge provides some guidelines on avoiding the pitfalls