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US P&C industry loses $1.3bn in Q1
Worst result since records began but insurers remain well capitalised to pay claims, claims the ISO
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Institutional investors backed banks in run-up to crash
The majority of fund managers failed to signal concerns about banks governance and remuneration schemes
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Workers should wear shorts
Employers are urged to cool down their offices and their staff
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What went wrong at Lehman
Lehman’s former head of regulatory compliance speaks out for the first time
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NARIM appoints new chairman
Ellen Rekker succeeds Peter Den Dekker as head of the Dutch risk association
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Summit safety
Security was paramount when world leaders met in London at the ExCeL centre for the G20 summit in April. Carole Edrich gives her personal feedback
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Rising to the occasion
Last year, UK risk management association AIRMIC announced initiatives to promote better claims handling by insurers and to challenge the issuing of issuing reservation of rights when large claims are made. Graham Buck offers a progress report
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Swine flu sparks fears and pandemic planning
Business continuity plans have been put to the test
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The dilemma of dissent
Unpalatable news is rarely welcome in the boardroom – and may not be believed. Nathan Skinner interviews HBOS whistleblower Paul Moore
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Digital democracy
Parliament is in trouble because an institution designed to operate under closed politics has collided with the new realities of the information revolution
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More strikes in Europe as recession bites
Firms face a heightened risk of disruption because of the impact of the recession on jobs and more active environmental campaigners
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Bank of America accused of discrimination
The class action suit alleges that women brokers at the bank were eligible for smaller bonuses
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UK fights for weaker pollution limits
Environmental group deplores stance by UK, Italy and Eastern Europe
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AIG spins off units to cut debt
The insurer is putting two units into SPVs in order to reduce its Federal debt by $25bn
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Duke of York addresses Lloyd’s in New York
Hudson River pilot receives Lloyd’s Medal for Saving Life
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Survey raises supply chain concerns
The recession breeds greater operational risks to business
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Risk managers need help with large claims
A claims consultant said companies don’t have the resources to cope with large volumes of complex claims
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Insurance industry needs to get real
Simply not realistic to ask for higher premiums, says Lockton CEO