All Material Damage articles
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Online onlySanta Ana winds whip up wildfires
Optimistic predictions say fires will be contained by mid-week
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Online onlyCalifornia recovers nearly $13m for wildfire claims
The insurance regulator said it had to chase insurance companies to resolve claims from last year’s wildfires
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Willis backs global earthquake model
The initiative is aimed at addressing earthquake risk where no reliable models exist
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AnalysisStaying alive
Companies are using risk engineering to analyse their biggest vulnerabilities and ensure they remain in business
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Online onlyWindstorm Emma losses EUR300-700m: RMS
Includes losses to residential, commercial and industrial properties
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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 onlyLas Vegas hotel fire forces evacuation
A fire on the roof of the Monte Carlo Casino in Las Vegas forces the evacuation of 3,000 guests
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FeaturesManaging reputation and value
A disaster throws a spotlight on a company’s performance. Some recover quickly; others do not. Research into the share price of airlines following a fatal crash gives an indication of the reasons for the difference. Deborah Pretty describes the results.
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FeaturesEffective Disaster Recovery
If fire, terrorists or hostile aliens zap your data centre, can you be back online before your business collapses? A good IT disaster recovery plan will be vital, as Carl Bradbury explains.
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Enbridge restores oil supply to US following explosion
Explosion on Wednesday cut off shipments to US and killed two workers
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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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Online onlyIncreased US hurricane risks set to continue: RMS
US hurricane landfall risk expected to remain significantly above the long-term average
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Online onlyUK business better prepared for disaster: Study
BSI British Standards finds that 81% of FTSE companies could last one week before feeling serious detrimental effects following a disaster
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Online onlyNew business continuity standard is a route to competitive advantage: Aon
Gaining certification for business continuity plans is the next step in strengthening competitive advantage for organisations
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Online onlyGermany extends terror backstop for 2 years
The federal government, however, said it expects the amount of the guarantee to be gradually reduced
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Online onlyWarehouse fire shows need for businesses to re-evaluate their preparedness: Marsh
Marsh issues reminder to businesses about fire saftey and risk assessment
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Online onlyMI5 chief warns of more violent attacks
In a speech he said the main national security threat was from Al Qaida and its associated groups
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AnalysisBuilding a sustainable enterprise economy
What role can businesses play in forging a peaceful and sustainable future for the earth and its inhabitants?
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Online onlyCalifornia wildfires could cost $1.6bn: Aon
Expected losses for insurers between $1.2bn and $1.6bn: Aon Impact Forecasting
