All Risk Type articles – Page 8
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AnalysisPotential changes to Pool Re costs and rules on kidnap and ransom on the horizon
Two terror-related rule changes emanating from the UK have put corporate property owners and those using London’s kidnap and ransom market on notice
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AnalysisParis terror attacks a warning of rising geopolitical risks
The spread of political and ideological violence is expected to continue and the latest attacks are a warning that the risk is a global threat
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AnalysisSupply chain: what companies should do to ensure their suppliers deliver
As supply chains grow in complexity and businesses become increasingly interdependent, firms need to be more proactive in managing the risks along the chain
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AnalysisWhy firms should switch to green energy despite drop in oil prices
Tumbling oil prices may affect growth in the renewable energy market, but businesses should seriously consider switching to cleaner forms of fuel
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AnalysisVolcanic and seismic activity remain unpredictable and dangerous
In today’s globalised society, volcanic and seismic activity pose a high risk to global supply chains, meaning firms must understand their exposures to be resilient
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AnalysisFalling oil prices and rising geopolitical tensions heighten risk in several countries
Marsh’s 2015 Political Risk Map reveals risk scores for 170 countries based on political risk, macroeconomic risk, and operational risks
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Online onlyEU widens tax rulings investigation
Commission wants to identify if competition is distorted through selective tax advantages
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AnalysisA new European political order?
Growing support for populist parties in Europe is increasing political uncertainty, meaning firms must be able to adapt to a shifting risk landscape
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AnalysisHow can businesses protect their confidential information?
A company’s trade secrets are one of its key assets and global organisations need to keep it secure and limit their exposure to legal risks, as DLA Piper explains
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Analysis3-D printing: will new technology still end up in old-fashioned liability?
Supply chains may never be the same again, but new problems are bound to arise
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AnalysisFinancial services should beware of cartel practices
As regulatory reforms gather momentum in the EU, financial services face increased competition compliance risks
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AnalysisGlobal financial systems ignore extreme weather risks
Exposures to extreme weather are not being factored into valuations and assessments by creditors and investors at the cost of billions of dollars
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Online onlyD&O policies fail to respond in worst-case scenarios
Claimants often use personal funds to pay litigation fees, which is why Arthur J. Gallagher has released two new wordings to ensure policy holders are covered
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AnalysisWhat wearable technology means for businesses and insurers
Cyber security specialist on the benefits and risks related to data obtained by personal devices
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AnalysisIs the UK still open for business?
Despite increasing restrictions on immigration and the likely need to backtrack in the future on some of the more extreme measures, the UK remains a popular destination for migrants
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AnalysisFinancial institutions targeted in cyber warfare
With geopolitical tensions on the rise, financial institutions are being hit by state-sponsored cyber attacks − BAE Systems
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AnalysisRegulatory change and cyber threats top ranking of key risks affecting financial institutions
An overwhelming 91% of risk managers from European financial institutions say regulatory change is the biggest threat to their business
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Online onlyGlobal trade increasingly obstructed - EU report
Russia, China, India and Indonesia have adopted the most trade-unfriendly measures
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Risk Innovation'Motivations for cyber attacks have also changed from those who cracked systems to prove that they could do it, to politically driven motives'
Ian Davies, head of risk Europe, Schroders
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Risk InnovationA guide to the top risks facing financial institutions
When it comes to risk, the effects of the 2007-08 crisis are still being felt today. So, where do financial institutions go from here? The report examines the top five risks facing the sector and cuts through the complexity of Basel III and other regulations
