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Crisis incidents in Europe grow at rapid pace
Even greater volatility is expected in 2023, driving threats including kidnap incidents and political repatriations
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EU cracks down on companies suspected of greenwashing
Companies must comply with a new legal framework or face ‘proportionate’ penalties
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HSBC buys UK arm of stricken Silicon Valley Bank
Deal rescues a key lender for tech start-ups in the UK and curbs fallout from the biggest bank collapse since 2008
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Top three regulatory trends for the year ahead
Climate and ESG, cyber, and resilience are three major risk trends dominating the European corporate agenda
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SMEs more exposed to cyber-attacks as resilience grows, finds BCI
Phishing and spear phishing remain the most frequent form of cyber-attack, but ransomware is ranked second most disruptive
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Interest in parametrics grows as traditional capacity retrenches
Offers an “affordable solution” for large-scale insurance of catastrophic and agriculture exposures - New Dawn Risk
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EU Manufacturers' liabilities grow under the Cyber Resilience Act
All new products will require a cyber risk assessment, followed by continuous monitoring and patching of vulnerabilities
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Credit Suisse displayed risk management “deficiencies” over Greensill, says regulator
FINMA has opened proceedings against four managers as it orders the bank to improve its controls
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Climate litigation becoming a corporate threat – Kennedys
Climate action group ClientEarth has taken energy giant Shell to the UK’s High Court
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COVID BI disputes are denting insurer reputations, warns GlobalData
Over a third of UK SMEs cancelling BI cover in 2022 cited disputes business interruption claims
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Construction firms take action as inflation and supply chain woes continue to bite
Three in five UK construction businesses have seen once profitable projects become unprofitable
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Supply chain risks remain underinsured despite demand for cover
Companies are redesigning supply chains, but BI insurance protection remains a “wafer-thin patchwork”, finds WTW
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Captives hailed as hard market solution for cyber, D&O
Captives provide much-needed capacity as traditional carriers reduce limits, increase exclusions, and/or increase pricing
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Firms take stock after one year of Russian sanctions
There are many lessons to be learned from the rollout of the sanctions and ensuing compliance efforts
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AGCS outlines five risk drivers of political violence
Civil unrest risks has risen substantially, causing billions of dollars in property damage and business interruption
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Total Turkey quake losses will exceed $25 billion, says RMS
Catastrophe is a wake-up call for other earthquake-prone regions, with adherence to building codes essential for resilience
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Airmic: Resilience essential amidst rising geopolitical tensions
‘Once-in-a-generation events’ demand a collaborative response from risk and internal audit professionals
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UK underinsurance crisis evident in 2022
Valuation firm finds that 75% of properties were underinsured in instructions received last year
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Brit increases cyber consortium capacity by 50%
Product is designed to protect clients from the impact of physical damage arising from cyber-attacks
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National Grid spends £4 billion avoiding winter blackouts
The record spending highlights the need for more stable forms of power, with nuclear and renewable sources mooted