All Threats articles
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Case Studies
Case study: reacting to a ransomware attack
An inside view of how one company deals with ransomware attacks and what risk managers can learn from their approach
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Analysis
Minimising brand damage: the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash
In the second of a three-part series of intangible risk articles, European risk managers review how the theme park responded to an accident which could have caused its reputation to spiral
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Analysis
Deadly diseases set to infect continuity plans
Being prepared for the threats to business continuity caused by deadly infectious diseases, such as Ebola, means identifying gaps in the current emergency response plan and taking steps to address these, with clear trigger points for each action
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Analysis
New standards for data protection agreed
EU-wide logo and “data protection impact assessments” aim to boost the use of radio frequency identification systems
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Analysis
JLT prescribes a top-down approach to cyber risk
Cyber risk is a board level issue and should be managed from the top, says JLT’s Peter Hacker
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Features
Leading brokers Willis, Aon and JLT on managing risks in retail
After some lean years, prospects are slowly improving for retailers, but they need to keep up with constantly evolving risk landscapes
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Analysis
Cyber attacks will cost oil and gas firms €1.24bn by 2018 - Willis
The energy sector’s vulnerability to cyber attacks will prove costly unless effective market solutions are found, says Willis
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Opinion
Opinion: CSR reality check
Companies risk their reputation if CSR policies are not genuine says Lani Bannach, international risk management director, Well U Trading
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Event organisers ignore cancellation insurance: Hiscox
Survey also finds a third do not carry out a formal risk assessment for their event
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Landmark ruling in Total Erika case
The ruling sets a legal precedent in France for the right to compensation for environmental damages
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Sinclair Oil fined $2.45m for Clean Air Act violations
Agrees to spend more than $72m on upgraded pollution controls
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Elevated risk in 25 of the 50 largest economies: Aon
Multinational organizations face elevated political and economic risks, according to latest analysis from Aon
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Features
Managing reputation and value
A disaster throws a spotlight on a company’s performance. Some recover quickly; others do not. Research into the share price of airlines following a fatal crash gives an indication of the reasons for the difference. Deborah Pretty describes the results.
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Analysis
Reputation and trust
What lessons can be learnt from the recent DEFRA/HMRC scandals? Garry Honey takes a view
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Information security remains isolated from boardroom: Survey
The research finds data protection and privacy are big drivers for information security
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UK firms exposed to corruption risk: Report
A report by KPMG finds a lack of awareness of risks posed by new bribery and corruption laws
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Hackers force mass website closures
McAfee responds to the theft of personal details from webhosting company Fasthosts
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Analysis
Risk management down under
Governance, compliance and emerging risks are top of the agenda at an annual conference for Australian risk managers, Jean-Paul Louisot reports