Analysis – Page 8
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Push for better building standards to continue in 2019
Following on from the Grenfell tragedy in 2017 and significant flooding in the UK, Concordia Consultancy chairman, Paul May FIRM says this is an area that will continue to be one of note for risk managers in 2019
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Beating down the cost of natural catastrophes
The economic cost of natural catastrophes is rising all the time, so how can businesses safeguard against costly risks?
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Less than two-thirds of businesses worldwide are confident about their ability to manage risks to business growth
Confidence levels vary dramatically from 39% in the UK to 70% in Continental Europe as protectionist economic policy threatens to undermine companies’ international growth ambitions
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Risk-managing renewable energy projects: what Hurricane Maria taught us
Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico’s worst natural disaster on record, highlights the impact major natural catastrophes can have on renewable energy projects and what can be learnt
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Top tips on managing construction delay risks
In complex, interconnected construction projects, delays can grow exponentially but the right mitigation strategies are out there if you know where to look.
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Wave of personal information requests predicted after GDPR
A study commissioned by Veritas said consumers are planning to request data, particularly from insurance companies
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Natural catastrophe insured losses “highest ever” in 2017 – Swiss Re
Reinsurer Swiss Re said Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria had resulted in combined insured losses of $92bn, equal to 0.5% of US GDP
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How to respond to a social media crisis
Reputational risk has been sharpened by social media, making crisis response even more vital. David Benyon reports
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Aon report: European winter storms cost likely $1bn+
Storm Emma and the frigid cold snap that hit Europe in February featured in Aon’s Global Catastrophe Recap report for February
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“Unsustainable” insurance pricing must rise – FM Global
The focus on cyber risk should not be at the expense of traditional risks, which have not gone away, thinks FM Global’s Le Dréau
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Weather risk: domino effect
This year’s hurricane season devastated the Gulf of Mexico, but the ensuing supply chain disruption will be felt the world over. In an age of interconnectivity, supply chain visibility and continuity planning has never been more important
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The most important risks facing German businesses
Four sponsors of the GVNW Symposium reveal their biggest risk concerns
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‘Businesses are underestimating flood risk’
New global flood map will help companies identify their global flood risk
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Six cyber risk trends to look out for in 2017
New report highlights top cyber threats for the year ahead
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New index lists the top risks to the global economy
Potential loss to the world’s economic output estimated at $1.17bn in 2017
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How modern technology can help mitigate flood risk
As the UK goes through a flood-rich period, relying on historical weather data is no longer an option
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Trade credit risks exacerbated following Brexit vote
The UK is likely to see a high level of insolvencies, losses, and projects put on hold
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How to develop an effective resilience programme
The challenges facing modern companies mean they need to be agile and decisive to provide effective business continuity