All Strategic Risk Global articles in Online only – Page 35
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AnalysisEffects of climate change evident in H1 cat events
The record-high temperatures in many parts of Europe is expected to drive further losses caused by droughts and wildfires
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AnalysisRussian gas cut off would backfire - Dragonfly
A short-term suspension is possible, but Russia is unlikely to risk losing a crucial revenue stream longer-term
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AnalysisEurope counts cost of extreme heat, drought and wildfires
In many parts of Europe, human-caused climate change has resulted in annual average temperatures rising by more than 1.5°C - Munich Re
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AnalysisLloyd’s, Aon examine long-term impacts of Ukraine conflict
Ability of businesses to diversify and ‘hedge’ portfolios and supply chains to reduce dependencies are key to minimising risk exposure
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AnalysisGlobal energy transition fuels international rivalries
While energy insecurity has sped up the transition in Europe, it has pushed some Asian countries to rely more on fossil fuels, warns Verisk Maplecroft
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AnalysisCalls for solar industry to mitigate fire risk
With the number of PV installations dramatically increasing around the world, the threat of fire is growing
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OpinionDon’t wait for the hammer to fall
Climate litigation - including ’greenwashing’ claims - is increasingly a risk for Board consideration
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AnalysisJBA issues stark UK flood warning
Cost of severe flood events could rise by up to 42% by 2050 due to climate change
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AnalysisUkraine fall-out and new ransomware tactics elevate cyber risks
The maritime sector and satellite infrastructure are sectors most likely to be targeted by cyber criminals
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AnalysisBlack Sea grain deal will ease supply bottlenecks
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has hailed the accord a “beacon of hope”
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AnalysisLack of affordable cover a ‘significant barrier’ to SME growth
The cost of insurance should not be excluded from the cost of doing business debate, says FSB director
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AnalysisWorld ‘unprepared’ for magnitude of cascading climate risks
As the intensity of heatwaves, storms and floods speeds up, so do the time horizons for rising global instability, warns Maplecroft
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AnalysisEuropean storms drive 1H catastrophe losses - Aon
First-half Severe Convective Storm (SCS) losses in Europe exceeded $5 billion for the second year in a row
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AnalysisCyber: Banning ransoms is a ‘blunt policy instrument’
A ban could encourage ransomware attackers to engage in new, more malicious forms of extortion, warns Geneva Convention
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AnalysisRussian gas cut-off would be uninsured - Fitch
The limited scope of BI insurance was highlighted when many firms were disrupted by pandemic-related restrictions
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InterviewsThe bridge builder
Our industry is still misunderstood, says Risk-!n co-founder Stéphane Martin. We need to push the ‘manage’ into risk management
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AnalysisGermany at severe risk of flood as temperatures rise
A quarter of the world’s power generation capacity and 26% of international port outflows are currently at risk of flooding, finds Marsh McLennan
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AnalysisFire/explosion and nat cats remain top drivers of claim severity
Contingent BI claims spike due to broken supply chains, cyber claims remain elevated and inflation will add to claims severity, finds AGCS
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AnalysisEuropean wildfires rise 75% YOY
As wildfires have only recently been considered a material peril, the modelling is not as developed
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AnalysisSupply disruption rises as Rhine levels fall
Water levels are at their lowest for the time of year since 2007, limiting the commodities that barges can carry
