Analysis – Page 5
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AnalysisBusiness interruption and natural catastrophes are the top risks facing the construction sector
Property damage and business interruption losses are now likely to be significantly higher than before Covid-19, here’s how risk managers can respond
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AnalysisWhat global energy volatility means for risk managers
The latest energy market review from Willis Towers Watson outlines why energy volatility means supply chain resilience is more important than ever
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AnalysisSecurity risks deter employees from international business travel
Business travellers are more anxious about international travel, citing disruptions, geopolitical threats, pandemic risks and security threats as key areas of concern.
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AnalysisInsured losses from strikes, riots and civil commotion now comparable to major natural disasters
Risk managers face reduced political violence (PV) insurance and strikes, riots and civil commotion (SRCC) cover, thanks to global outbreaks of violence
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AnalysisWhy risk managers are turning to political risk insurance
In the wake of falling foreign exchange reserves, more businesses are relying on political risk insurance to protect against governments failing to pay foreign suppliers
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AnalysisFour lessons to learn from hurricane Ian
Swiss Re’s sigma report highlights the key lessons that the risk management and insurance industry must learn from hurricane Ian.
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AnalysisRisk management is the best way to control insurance costs
Insurers want to work with businesses to counteract the impact of inflation, which threatens to drive up the cost of property and casualty claims, says David Jones, Director of Underwriting, QBE Europe.
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AnalysisFailure to prepare for climate change “a threat to UK national security”
The government’s National Adaptation Programme is due to be published later this year and the CCC warns it is “make or break”
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AnalysisInflation drives patterns of cargo crime
There is an increasing emphasis on theft of basic goods, food and beverages, fuel and auto parts
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AnalysisInflation set to erode global political stability
Global growth opportunities outweigh elevated geopolitical and economic risk landscape, finds Marsh political risk report
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AnalysisSR Q1 2023: Look out, listen out, speak out
One thing risk professionals know only too well is that history has a nasty habit of repeating itself
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AnalysisClimate change will drive disruption within food & drink sector - WTW
Three quarters of food & drink firms cite lack of supply chain insurance solutions as among their biggest challenges
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AnalysisEnergy prices remain top threat to business resilience
Weakening customer demand, cyber security, increased taxation, and access to talent are other major challenges - survey
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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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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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AnalysisWest must do more to counter Russian influence in Africa
Global security is threatened by shortages of grain and fertiliser, warn experts from KCS Group Europe
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AnalysisFirms 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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AnalysisAGCS outlines five risk drivers of political violence
Civil unrest risks has risen substantially, causing billions of dollars in property damage and business interruption
