All Risk Financing articles – Page 3
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AnalysisFT report backs Guernsey
Changes to the Channel Islands’ tax regime won’t hit their popularity
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InterviewsUS workers comp is getting cheaper
The average cost of workers compensation has dropped 10% since 2008
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AnalysisThe end of compulsory retirement
Employers are faced with the question of how to manage an older labour force, writes Andrew Leslie
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InterviewsCyber spies steal official secrets
Chinese hackers allegedly stole information from India, the Dalai Lama and the UN
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Online onlyMixed response to UK government's flood spending
Spending on flood defences in the UK will increase by £2bn over the next four years, almost doubling the current investment, but not everyone was happy with the announcement, which formed part of the UK's Spending Review.“Today’s announcement, made amongst news of deep spending cuts, represents a significant step forwards," ...
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Interviews
Regulatory risk back on top
Managing talent and dealing with emerging markets fastest risers in annual risk radar
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InterviewsLloyd’s and Bermuda converging
A report finds the underwriting differences between London and Bermuda are thinning
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Online onlyMunich Re to insure oil catastrophes
Reinsurer offers $2bn capacity but says deep drilling risk management must be improved
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InterviewsMore trouble than its worth
Solvency II will severely restrict the commercial insurance market. It’s time Europe listened to the concerns of risk managers, blogs Carl Leeman
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GraphicsInfographic: Bank failures since 2008
Hundreds of US banks have failed since the credit crunch climax
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InterviewsInfographic: The age crisis
Use the interactive chart to visualise the problem of ageing societies
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FeaturesLife-saving strategy
One of the biggest nightmares for any risk manager who buys insurance is having a large claim that isn’t fully covered. And a possible area where this could happen is business interruption. Dave Henderson and Philip Johnson believe that FM Global has a solution to help risk managers sleep better ...
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InterviewsCutbacks expose new risks for public sector
Government austerity present unique challenges for risk managers in the public sector, says Zurich
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FeaturesSpecial Report: Public sector risks
Local authorities are being forced to get creative in order to cut costs without losing precious services – and all done in the full glare of the public eye, finds Sue Copeman. In this special report on the public sector, we focus on the impact such changes will have on ...
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Online onlyAon to accept contingent commissions
The broker said it would accept all forms of compensation “where appropriate”
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Captive RiskDomicile, sweet domicile
Good people, short flights and a flexible regulator all help captives professionals decide on their ideal base. Liz Booth looks at the pros and cons of the main locations in Europe, and considers if being in or out of the EU is an advantage
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AnalysisWilling to listen
The European Commission is happy to hear the concerns of the captive insurance community about Solvency II, finds Nathan Skinner, but there is still considerable uncertainty and a lack of preparation
