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AnalysisAllianz: Risk managers told to adapt strategies to deal with interconnected risks
Allianz’s Michael Bruch warns that risks are so closely linked and threats amplified that risk managers must revise their strategies
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AnalysisAbsolute power corrupts
With phone hacking investigations now extending across the pond to September 11 victims, News Corporation has more and more to answer for. But bosses’attempts to plead ignorance won’t wash – corporate culture is led from the top.
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AnalysisBad corporate citizenship
Large European multinationals are an integral part of the fabric of society and the growth of civil unrest, swiftly and unpredictably mobilised by new technology, is showing companies the danger of being seen as ‘bad citizens’ in struggling economies
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AnalysisThe hidden risks of highly automated systems
The Air France flight accident raises more questions than answers over automatic systems and what steps should be taken if they fail
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InterviewsForging ahead
Social imbalances will play a major part in future risk mitigation, GDF Suez deputy chief risk officer Michel Dennery believes, with ERM playing a critical role
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AnalysisGlobalisation: Greatest risks and opportunities
Intellectual property, currency fluctuations, political instability and lower safety and quality standards are the top four barriers to success in emerging markets
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Online onlyAl-Qaeda leadership battle to ensue
Members of the terrorist cell in Yemen are most likely to exploit the death of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden
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FeaturesHow to fight fraud
Financial institutions are forced to trust their employees, yet 70% would consider committing workplace fraud. Here are steps towards a counter-attack
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AnalysisProperty & BI rates remain at historic low
Airmic report shows continued soft market in spite of major disasters
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AnalysisMunich RE posts profit for second quarter
The German reinsurer bounces back following heavy losses earlier in the year
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AnalysisUK to ban default retirement age
Employers will no longer be able to use retirement as a means of “managing out” older workers. Could lead to a leap in discrimination claims
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InterviewsHere be dragons
At sea, there’s no hiding place from possible disaster. The head of risk at Electrolux, Lennart Edström, thanks his early years in the Merchant Navy for helping him keep business afloat today
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AnalysisBig retailers caught breaching EU chemicals rule
Investigation finds supermarkets in breach of REACH rules governing toxic chemicals
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AnalysisERM more valuable than insurance
A French risk manager salary survey found that ERM professionals earn twice as much as their insurance manager peers
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AnalysisDivided they fall
The benefits of a worldwide presence can be offset by increased vulnerability to hazards including political unrest, natural disasters and lack of a shared corporate culture
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AnalysisUni launches research to tackle cyber crime
City University in London has established a research centre of excellence for cyber crime and cyber terrorism
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AnalysisFood security: the most at risk countries
A new index reveals the extent of food insecurity worldwide plus the factors exacerbating the problem
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AnalysisHospitality sector a key target for cyber crime
Cyber related insurance claims leapt over 50% last year
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AnalysisHurricane Irene could cause $6bn loss
The storm has weakened but flooding remains a key risk
