All Risk News articles – Page 254
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Online onlyRansom disputes put lives at risk
Most ransom demands are between $1m and $4m per ship, says Chubb
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Online onlyMost rating agencies fail to apply standards
14 out of 21 credit rating agencies worldwide failed to implement an international code of practice
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Renewables to supply 40 % of world demand by 2050
With global cooperation and investment renewables’ could supply 40 % of the world's electricity by 2050
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Online onlyScientists predict sea levels to rise more than a metre
Extra melting in Greenland could drive sea levels up more than a metre by 2100, say climate scientists in Copenhagen
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Online onlyEurope votes to strengthen environmental rules
Environmental groups welcome tougher laws but express disappointment that certain measures to tackle industrial emissions have been watered down
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FERMA finalises 2009 risk forum agenda
The theme this year is the global village and the future of risk management
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AIG’s bailout goes direct to banks
At least $50bn of the federal bailout money has benefited around 12 financial institutions, reports said
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Online onlyNew 9/11 could be coming
Intelligence sources indicate that a 9/11 style catastrophic terrorist attack may be more likely over the next few years
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Online onlyDeveloping world needs $700bn investment
We need investment in safety nets, infrastructure, and small and medium size companies to avoid social unrest, says World Bank president
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Nigeria set to prosecute two over bribery
Two Britons admit to bribing officials to secure contracts in the country
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Online onlyXL ups environmental cover under general liability
Insurer responds to increased liabilities arising from the Environmental Liability Directive
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Online onlySupreme Court holds Wyeth accountable for safety label
The decision could leave drug companies exposed to more liability lawsuits
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AXA reassures investors
We have never asked anyone for help, says head of insurance group
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Risk managers predict another crisis
Most of those polled thought senior management changes were needed to prevent another crisis
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Aon launches cost reduction initiative
Broker claims to be driving down the cost of risk
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Online onlyUS commercial lines market stable: AM Best
Expects an overall flattening of rates in 2009
