Analysis – Page 5
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Summer 2022 heatwave saw surge in subsidence payouts
UK insurers are expected to pay £219m in subsidence claims, caused by last summer’s ’record breaking high temperatures’, says ABI
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Energy 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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2022 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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Global 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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Underinsurance 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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Building 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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Inflation 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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$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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SVB 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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Crisis 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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Top 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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Interest 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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Credit 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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COVID 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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Construction 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
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Supply chain risks remain underinsured despite demand for cover
Companies are redesigning supply chains, but BI insurance protection remains a “wafer-thin patchwork”, finds WTW
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Firms 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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AGCS outlines five risk drivers of political violence
Civil unrest risks has risen substantially, causing billions of dollars in property damage and business interruption
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Total Turkey quake losses will exceed $25 billion, says RMS
Catastrophe is a wake-up call for other earthquake-prone regions, with adherence to building codes essential for resilience
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Airmic: Resilience essential amidst rising geopolitical tensions
‘Once-in-a-generation events’ demand a collaborative response from risk and internal audit professionals