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AnalysisRIMS 2014: Captives being used for risk value, not tax efficiency
Research by Marsh finds most US captive owners do not treat their captives as a means of tax efficiency but a tool for operational and risk management value
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AnalysisACE appoints casualty manager for Nordics
Mattias Nordenberg rejoins the insurer as it continues to strengthen its capabilities in the Nordic region
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FeaturesFuture of risk management: modern risk leaders
A new generation of risk managers is emerging, enterprise-wide risk advisers who take on a holistic approach
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FeaturesFuture of risk management: new risk culture
Risk leaders consider how the 2008 financial crisis, globalisation and technological advances have changed the risk manager’s role
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FeaturesBusinesses urged to improve continuity plans as Ebola spreads
As Ebola spreads through West Africa, companies with operations in the region should check their continuity plans, but avoid panicking as, although the disease has no cure, their employees are unlikely to catch it
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OpinionWillis Ltd appoints David Martin as chief executive
David Martin replaces Steve Hearn as chief executive, with the latter continuing to serve as chairman and chief executive of Willis Global
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AnalysisAIG extends cyber cover to include physical risks
The insurer’s extended policy covers equipment failure, physical damage to property and physical harm to people from cyber attacks or failures
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AnalysisAlvarez and Marsal appoint Teixeira as managing director
Former Willis practice leader Tom Teixeira has been appointed to expand the firm’s risk advisory and business resilience offerings
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FeaturesFood industry faces nanotechnology consumer test
Highlighting nanomaterials and allergens in food and drink products is a serious risk for the industry, according to ACE
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AnalysisFERMA launches risk and insurance benchmarking survey
The association will begin its biannual benchmarking survey next week
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AnalysisAirline insurance prices will continue to decrease − Aon
Prices are expected to continue to reduce for airline insurance buyers, attracting more capacity to the market
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AnalysisUS retailers plan cyber crime defence tool
Following a large-scale cyber attack on US retail giant Target, retailers plan to set up a platform to share information on cyber threats to defend against hackers
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AnalysisAXA CS Switzerland appoints new chief executive
Martin Vögeli will take up new role in the summer
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Analysis
Zurich chief risk officer departs after 22 years
Ex-Zurich UK CRO Gerald Dodds plans to set up risk consultancy
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OpinionLegal focus: deferred prosecution agreements – proceed with caution
The rights of employees may not be best served by this latest tool against corporate crimes
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AnalysisZurich to focus on global corporate business
Insurer shifts strategy to support global corporate clients
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AnalysisRSA appoints a new managing director for France
Corinne Cipière will join the insurer at a yet-to-be decided date from Marsh France
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AnalysisFood and drink firms face increase in liability claims
New EU legislation will reduce the risk of contamination in food and drink but may increase product liability claims against industry firms − ACE
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AnalysisPolitical risks increase for BRICS
Firms with operations in the BRICS countries face increased political risk in 2014 — Aon
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AnalysisPolitical instability in Europe set to continue
Nationalism, in various shapes and forms, is now increasingly dominating the political landscape in Europe
