Analysis – Page 13
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AnalysisRussian gas cut-off would be uninsured - Fitch
The limited scope of BI insurance was highlighted when many firms were disrupted by pandemic-related restrictions
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AnalysisGermany at severe risk of flood as temperatures rise
A quarter of the world’s power generation capacity and 26% of international port outflows are currently at risk of flooding, finds Marsh McLennan
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AnalysisFire/explosion and nat cats remain top drivers of claim severity
Contingent BI claims spike due to broken supply chains, cyber claims remain elevated and inflation will add to claims severity, finds AGCS
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AnalysisEuropean wildfires rise 75% YOY
As wildfires have only recently been considered a material peril, the modelling is not as developed
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AnalysisSupply disruption rises as Rhine levels fall
Water levels are at their lowest for the time of year since 2007, limiting the commodities that barges can carry
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AnalysisThe metaverse will support ‘shift from risk indemnity to risk mitigation’
Use of the metaverse for the insurance sector is “evolving at pace”, says Accenture’s global insurance lead
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AnalysisDespite inflation: cost advantage of renewables grows
Wind and solar projects are much cheaper than new coal or gas-fired power plants, despite rising construction costs
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AnalysisWhere risk meets sustainability
Both risk and sustainability management should be embedded in the ways organisations operate if they are to succeed sustainably
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AnalysisPreparing for another active hurricane season
Power and comms outages and supply chain disruptions should be among key business continuity considerations, says International SOS
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AnalysisFERMA calls for EU-level cyber resilience push
Paper draws attention to the ‘cyber insurance gap’ and ongoing treatment of captives under Solvency II
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AnalysisInsurers must ‘lean into’ systemic risk - ABI
Policyholders expect more innovative solutions from insurers after the industry’s Covid-19 BI claims response
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AnalysisUK: Johnson’s exit creates ‘policy vacuum’
A more pragmatic approach to the Northern Ireland protocol would lower the risk of a trade war with the EU
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AnalysisSupply chains are losing the ‘ability to absorb shocks’
Erosion of traditional buffer mechanisms to ensure continual supply of goods demands a new assessment of potential risks
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AnalysisUkraine triggers a re-evaluation of global systemic risk
Systemic risks affect entire markets - not just specific sectors - and are now top of mind for senior executives - WEF
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AnalysisHas 2022 knocked resilience off course?
Protection gap for health, mortality and natural catastrophe risks combined reached $1.42 trillion in 2021, finds sigma
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AnalysisPandemic and geopolitical shocks continue to test global trade
Reshoring production and diversifying suppliers and customers may not be the silver bullet companies hope, warns Atradius
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AnalysisLloyd’s warning over state-sponsored cyber attacks
Cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure rose from less than 10 in 2013 to almost 400 in 2020
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AnalysisPool Re warns of ‘perfect storm’ in geopolitics
Power games are increasingly being fought on multiple levels beyond physical conflict, including cyber warfare
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AnalysisBeazley to prioritise firms with robust ESG scores
Companies must meet an appropriate threshold score under Marsh’s ESG Risk Rating (ERR) framework
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AnalysisFERMA calls for risk-based approach to sustainability
Risk body welcomes EU’s proposal to achieve more sustainable governance for large firms but warns of ’practical challenges’
