Analysis – Page 7
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Analysis2022 global nat cat claims breach $100 billion
In Europe, winterstorms Eunice, Dudley, Franklin triggered losses of over $4 billion, while France saw claims of $5 billion from hailstorms
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AnalysisGlobal warming likely to overshoot 1.5C by 2030s, warns IPCC
Changes in the food sector, electricity, transport, industry, buildings and land-use can reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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AnalysisCloud providers suffered nearly 500 critical outages in 2022
About a third of events impacted US cloud regions, with a total of 1,190 performance disruptions overall
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AnalysisPanic spreads despite emergency takeover of Credit Suisse
UBS seeks to “preserve the value left in the business while limiting downside exposure”
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AnalysisUnderinsurance risks remain as construction costs soar
Continuing high levels of inflation in construction costs could see claims disputes in the event of a property loss
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AnalysisBuilding resilience into the food and beverage supply chain
Supply chain financing can protect against the financial vulnerability of primary producers and avoid future disruptions
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AnalysisInflation set to drop sharply as energy prices fall
Global inflation will return to pre-crisis levels faster than it took to reach its peak, but any number of shocks could derail this outcome
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Analysis$2.2 trillion global electronics industry at threat from semiconductor supply chain
Risks include geopolitical tensions, earthquakes, and extreme weather, but risk transfer solutions remain thin on the ground
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AnalysisSVB crisis shows need for diversified funding options
Corporates must not put all their eggs in one basket where funding options are concerned
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AnalysisCrisis 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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AnalysisEU cracks down on companies suspected of greenwashing
Companies must comply with a new legal framework or face ‘proportionate’ penalties
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AnalysisHSBC 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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AnalysisTop 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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AnalysisSMEs 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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AnalysisInterest 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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AnalysisEU 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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AnalysisCredit 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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AnalysisClimate 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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AnalysisCOVID 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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AnalysisConstruction 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
