All Strategic Risk Global articles in Online only – Page 186
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AnalysisDWF to merge with insurer Watmores
The merger will strengthen the law firm’s insurance, rail and local authority capabilities
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AnalysisNew law marks milestone in Spanish maritime legislation
Legislation makes Spain one of the few countries in the world where the majority of maritime law is governed by a single statute
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AnalysisSwiss Re CS and IBM offer joint cyber risk transfer solutions
Partnership aims to combine IBM’s IT security expertise with Swiss Re’s underwriting capability
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AnalysisWillis makes firm offer to buy remaining 70% of Gras Savoye
Deal is expected to be closed at year-end 2015 as Gras Savoye board welcomes offer
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AnalysisUK targets (continued) cyber insurance market domination
Marsh, UK government and Lloyd’s pull together to maintain lead on cyber cover
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AnalysisEU charges Gazprom with market abuse in CEE countries
Energy giant accused with abusing dominant position in Central and Eastern European gas markets
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AnalysisWillis to lose 350 UK jobs as part of global cost-cutting plan
Job losses caused by relocating roles to Ipswich and Mumbai from London
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AnalysisAGCS poaches Aon man to lead North American broker team
Jeffrey Landesmann takes over the insurer’s global broker management division
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AnalysisBrokers’ UK regulatory fees are cut for 2015-16
FSCS reduction may be only temporary as brokers are urged to make provision for future levies
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AnalysisEU adopts policy on consular protection for its citizens
Directive clarifies when EU citizens in distress outside the EU can receive assistance from other EU countries’ embassies or consulates
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AnalysisItalian risk management association appoints new president
Alessandro De Felice pledges to continue the work of his predecessor in spreading risk culture among Italian corporates
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AnalysisShould business worry about the Google abuse of dominant position case?
Search engine accused of giving preferential treatment to its own comparison shopping service at the expense of those of rivals
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AnalysisACE strengthens position in region with new appointments
New underwriting management role and regional general counsel position for Eurasia and Africa
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AnalysisWho was the best performing Lloyd's insurer in 2014?
Most firms reported lower underwriting profits after a tougher year, but who came out on top?
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AnalysisCan remote working make firms more productive?
Both hailed as the future of working and criticised as the destroyer of efficiency, is remote working for every firm?
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AnalysisWhy employers should watch out when watching employees
German Federal Labour Court finds monitoring of employees on sick leave unlawful
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AnalysisCould green construction really attract new business?
Green infrastructure is good for society and the environment and is increasingly touted as offering business benefits, but how feasible is it to construct green buildings? Experts from Balfour Beatty and Swedish construction firm NCC discuss the challenges
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AnalysisWhat construction firms should know about MENA’s legal environment
Cultural and technical differences in the Middle East and North Africa regarding legal disputes are significant considerations for foreign construction companies
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AnalysisThe biggest risks to the GCC’s €1.2trn construction market
Senior construction risk managers highlight talent acquisition and retention and resource scarcity as the biggest threats to hundreds of projects currently under construction
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AnalysisWhy Crossrail is a triumph for risk management
Risk management has been central to the success of Europe’s largest infrastructure project, owing much to sustained engagement with the board and senior management
