Analysis – Page 21
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AnalysisHungary referred to court and facing fines for not transposing EU energy efficiency rules
The country joins 26 other member states that have failed to implement the Energy Efficiency Directive
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AnalysisMultaqa 2015: MENA's fledgling risk management sector shows signs of growth
Three senior risk managers outline the state of risk management in the booming Gulf states
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AnalysisHow to attract and retain Generation Y talent
Up and coming general managers have a new set of priorities for their work-life complexities and businesses overlook this at their own cost
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AnalysisThe key business risks of the rising M&A trend in Central and Eastern Europe
As foreign investors look for new investment opportunities, mergers and acquisitions have flourished in CEE. This has clear implications for risk management, compliance and due diligence
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AnalysisHigh frequency of unusual weather poses serious threat to corporate’s finances
Up to a quarter of a firm’s revenues can be significantly affected by weather anomalies, says AXA Corporate Solutions’ Tanguy Touffut
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AnalysisWhy firms should switch to green energy despite drop in oil prices
Tumbling oil prices may affect growth in the renewable energy market, but businesses should seriously consider switching to cleaner forms of fuel
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AnalysisPiracy boom threatens key oil and gas supply chain route
A proliferation of pirate attacks along the Strait of Malacca is a major concern for risk managers in 2015 – XL
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AnalysisWhat wearable technology means for businesses and insurers
Cyber security specialist on the benefits and risks related to data obtained by personal devices
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AnalysisJLT bolsters US Specialty with stake in energy business, Alliant
The acquisition follows recent announcement of the group’s aim to expand its US Specialty capabilities in energy, construction and financial lines
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AnalysisEU data sector to receive €2.5bn injection
A new PPP aims to accelerate the development of Europe’s data-driven economy by funding research and innovation around the use of Big Data
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AnalysisSpread of IS in the Middle East spells heightened risks for businesses
Conflict in the Middle East may not be a surprise, but the latest wave of militancy has the potential to seriously affect corporate interests
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AnalysisEuropean court rules on the calculation of holiday pay
A recent ECJ decision found that commission should be taken into account for those who earn it when calculating holiday pay
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AnalysisJim Pearce takes the helm at JLT’s new US specialty business
Following a series of new appointments at the broker’s newly formed US unit, Pearce is the latest to join JLT
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AnalysisJLT targets growth in Turkey
Broker extends its capabilities in response to significant growth potential in Turkey’s ‘strategically very important economy’
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AnalysisAllianz report reveals top causes of loss for businesses
Largest financial losses come from ship groundings, fires, aviation crashes, earthquakes and storms
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AnalysisJLT Group to expand business in the US
Group announces €63.25m net investment expansion plan and makes key appointments to support the move
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AnalysisMENA: the risks and opportunities of operating across dangerous borders
The terrorist attack on the Algerian In Amenas gas plant served as a reminder to multinationals investing in North Africa that the region is still not safe Part of a multinational risks series supported by
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AnalysisTerror attack – a lesson to all multinationals operating in unstable MENA
An attack on the Tigantourine gas plant in Algeria led many companies, including oil and energy firm Statoil, to review their risk management procedures Part of a multinational risks series supported by
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AnalysisAEGIS London employs cyber experts
The Lloyd’s syndicate has recruited two cyber defence specialists to provide expert insight to its underwriting team, broker partners and clients
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AnalysisSmall weather changes harms retail and construction firms - Swiss Re
Small abnormalities in the weather can prove to be as critical to business operations as extreme natural catastrophes
