Analysis – Page 24
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AnalysisZurich: Lessons from Storm Desmond
Zurich’s new report includes three areas where the industry could do better
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AnalysisItaly earthquake: death toll rises to 247
The 6.2M earthquake hit central part of Italy has caused widespread destruction
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AnalysisDisasters claim fewer lives but cost more
Natural catastrophes drive global insured losses to $31bn in H1
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AnalysisConstruction risk: improving flood mitigation strategies
An expert-led webinar hosted by StrategicRISK in partnership with Zurich examined how insurers and contractors need to work together to create an optimum strategy for major projects
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AnalysisInsurer urges governments to improve weather data
More real-time data needed to better price insurance and pay out claims
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AnalysisABI calls for compulsory cyber attack database
A lack of hard data on cyber attacks is making it hard for insurers to provide appropriate cover, the association says
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AnalysisWorld Bank Group launches first insurance fund to fight pandemics
The $500m fund was developed in conjunction with the World Health Organization and reinsurers Swiss Re and Munich Re
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AnalysisBoss Greco: Zurich general insurance making a recovery
Chief executive highlights complexity of the business as a particular problem
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AnalysisDubai Executive Briefing: what risk managers can learn from high-rise fires
Effective risk management processes and comprehensive fire prevention strategies can help reduce the likelihood of high-rise fires
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AnalysisLow oil prices and political risk drive changes to global supply chain resilience
Switzerland takes over top spot from Norway as most resilient country in annual resilience index
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AnalysisAIG reports lower profits in Q1 as investment income hit
Group operating profit fell 54% to $773m
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AnalysisHow insurers can turn data into digital gold
Data and analytics are key to the future of companies working in the insurance sector. The connected car and home and wearable devices offer a technological edge to insurers
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AnalysisMultinationals' supply chains hit by recent earthquakes
Businesses halt operations as they assess damage to manufacturing plants
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AnalysisHow technology is taking the pain out of claims
Drones, smartphone apps and 3D printers are helping to smooth the claims process
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AnalysisThe most dangerous hidden risks facing European businesses
Unlikely they may be, but hidden risks and ‘black swan’ events can be extremely damaging. So, how do you prepare for the unexpected?
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AnalysisWhat risk managers need to know about managing a crisis
With social media and the 24-hour news cycle in their sights, crisis management teams need to take charge of a situation before it spirals out of their control
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Analysis‘Public and private sectors need to collectively fight cyber risk’
Willis Towers Watson president urges public and private sectors to unite to fight cyber risk in the same way they collectively fight fire
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AnalysisHow larger cargo ships are changing marine insurance needs
Cargo ships are getting larger, but so are the risks
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AnalysisImproving eathquake resilience through innovation
The construction sector is pioneering new solutions for buildings capable of withstanding the worst earthquakes
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AnalysisHow catastrophe modelling will help insurance buyers get better value
By taking control of their own data, risk managers are improving their negotiating positions for the best insurance prices
