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FeaturesCorporates operating in Japan face a disproportionate amount of risks
Besides being prone to earthquakes and other natural disasters, Japan is threatened by its ageing, shrinking population and the possibility of regional conflict
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FeaturesWhat risk managers at multinationals are doing about carbon emissions
With punishment taxes on the horizon, companies are discovering the commercial benefits of cutting carbon dioxide emissions. Chief risk officer Carl Leeman gives a snapshot of what his firm is doing in this space
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AnalysisBrokers fail to promote service for which risk managers will pay extra
“Risk managers want to know more about the claims service of their insurer, but don’t think they are getting that from their broker” − Gracechurch
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FeaturesHow technology can help manage the enterprise view of pricing
A look at how improved technology and better availability of data is changing the role of the underwriter
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FeaturesCrimes against commerce on the rise in MENA
Organised crime against businesses is becoming more prevalent in the MENA region and companies should invest more time and money into preventive measuresPart of a multinational risks series supported by
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AnalysisEU data sector to receive €2.5bn injection
A new PPP aims to accelerate the development of Europe’s data-driven economy by funding research and innovation around the use of Big Data
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AnalysisIncreased rules and regulation won’t stop supply chain scandals says IRM
A tick-box approach to supply chain management is dangerous and won’t prevent the next Rana Plaza
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AnalysisWorking hours stretched for risk professionals in financial services
More than one third of risk professionals work longer than the EU’s limit on weekly working hours as average working week increases
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AnalysisRSA Group names next chief risk officer
Insurer promotes William McDonnell to its executive team as he takes over from the retiring David Weymouth
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AnalysisQBE targets billion euro absentee losses
Insurer aims to reduce absentee costs for clients with a free support service that helps injured staff return to work as soon and safely as possible
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AnalysisBSI launches supply chain security standard
In response to an increase in global cargo thefts, BSI has delivered a standard to improve supply chain security and reduce the global risk level
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FeaturesHow the use of technology is reshaping commerce from one of scarcity to one of abundance
In an extract from his book Reputation Economics, Joshua Klein considers how the concept of abundance through technology is changing basic business models
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AnalysisNew EU reporting regulations for multinationals
Large firms will be required to provide information on policies, risks and outcomes to improve transparency under EU legislation
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AnalysisEuropean court rules on the calculation of holiday pay
A recent ECJ decision found that commission should be taken into account for those who earn it when calculating holiday pay
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FeaturesRisks versus opportunities in oil-rich Nigeria
AIG, JLT and crisis prevention firm, NYA International examine the risks of operating in Africa’s emerging marketsPart of a multinational risks series supported by
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AnalysisJim Pearce takes the helm at JLT’s new US specialty business
Following a series of new appointments at the broker’s newly formed US unit, Pearce is the latest to join JLT
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AnalysisJLT targets growth in Turkey
Broker extends its capabilities in response to significant growth potential in Turkey’s ‘strategically very important economy’
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AnalysisMarsh appoints new managing director for risk management practice
Thadd Wallace departs Willis to lead the broker’s global risk management division
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AnalysisJLT Group to merge its Specialty and Lloyd & Partners businesses
Group also sets out US expansion plans in a bid to offer global platform
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AnalysisJLT Group to expand business in the US
Group announces €63.25m net investment expansion plan and makes key appointments to support the move
