All News articles – Page 3
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Risk InnovationEx-RSA construction risk chief joins Marsh
Mike Spencer will drive Marsh’s delivery of market-leading services and assist its global construction clients
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FeaturesEmerging multinationals move into riskier territory
As more established markets become too saturated, companies in Asia and Latin America look to venture into emerging economiesPart of a multinational risks series supported by
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AnalysisCatastrophe-related economic losses at half-year low
Swiss Re’s preliminary Sigma report for 2014 estimates a significant drop in catastrophe-related losses in the first half of the year
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AnalysisAEGIS London employs cyber experts
The Lloyd’s syndicate has recruited two cyber defence specialists to provide expert insight to its underwriting team, broker partners and clients
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Features"I sense a new energy among leaders in risk," – Willis' Ailsa King
Willis managing director of risk solutions on the challenges she faced in her career and how attitudes at the top are changing
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Features"Both genders have key strengths"
Sabrina Hartusch, Triumph International’s global head of insurance, finance and administration, unlike many in the industry, says that her decision to build a career in risk and insurance was deliberate
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AnalysisDeveloping industry talent ‘hugely important’– Aon
UK government approves a new standard for risk and insurance apprentices, led by the broker
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FeaturesThe Philippines: a land of extremes
The country has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, but income inequalities, a growing population and being on a typhoon path mean it remains vulnerable
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FeaturesRisk management at the forefront of Asia’s corporate expansion
StrategicRISK’s inaugural conference in Singapore highlighted key risks in the region for businesses
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FeaturesChina declares war on corruption
The Chinese crackdown on corruption has sent ripples throughout Asia, leaving multinationals to determine how to manage its contradictory pressures
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FeaturesIs the sharing economy reshaping consumption models?
Professor Fleura Bardhi explains how consumer attitudes are changing and why businesses should take note
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FeaturesWomen in Risk: plugging the gender gap
In the first of a series of Women in Risk articles, FERMA president Julia Graham is on a drive to improve gender diversity in the risk and insurance profession. Here, she explains how and why
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OpinionEditor's opinion: events of the past six months threaten to redefine how we perceive risk
“The speed of recent events – from the disappearance of MH370 to emergence of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has made it harder to join the dots and assess the impact”
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OpinionAsia editor's opinion: Malaysia Airlines must rebuild from the ground up
Asia editor Sean Mooney on the reputational challenge facing Malaysia Airlines and wider political implications of the MH17 crisis
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AnalysisFirms failing to consider excess insurance in multinational programmes
ACE chief on why cross-border excess insurance must be carefully considered when structuring multinational programmes
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FeaturesIs rebranding the answer for Malaysia Airlines?
The airline faces an unprecedented challenge to rebuild its reputation following two back-to-back crises
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AnalysisCaptives: Self-managed or outsourced?
Flourishing interest from SMEs and a growing awareness of non-traditional risks spell good news for captive insurance
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AnalysisBig Data: groundbreaking tool on the cards
EU researchers are working on an interactive system that could help firms exploit Big Data more efficiently
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OpinionLegal focus: construction risks in MENA
The MENA region has become a land of opportunity for construction projects, but those undertaking business there should be aware of certain legal specificities
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FeaturesDiminishing working-age population poses global risk
Demographic imbalances threaten to destabilise strong economies and increase socioeconomic and political risks for corporates
