Analysis – Page 3
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AnalysisNuclear verdicts show no sign of slowing
Drivers include rising corporate mistrust, growth in litigation funding and fake advertising
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AnalysisESG presents ‘significant exposure’ for D&Os
Fallout from a global recession, lax cyber security and an uptick in litigation are other key risk drivers for 2023
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Analysis2023 a “gamechanger” for European class actions
New EU directive will make it easier for individuals to take part in collective redress actions, warns Clyde & Co
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AnalysisFCA fines Julius Baer £18m over ‘corrupt relationship’
Regulator bans senior executives after the bank’s ”improper” deal with an employee at a bankrupt Russian oil group
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AnalysisIoD: Impending recession now part of British business mindset
Directors’ Economic Confidence Index has falled to its second lowest figure on record
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AnalysisFirms struggle to ‘stay above water’ as inflation hits new highs
Insolvency rates already “well above pre-pandemic levels” as companies feel the effects of the withdrawal of fiscal support
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AnalysisMarsh extends ESG-led D&O capacity to European firms
Decision follows an increase in European Union regulation concerning ESG and sustainability reporting
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AnalysisD&O facing crunch renewal as capacity slowly comes back in
There has been a correction in the D&O market post-pandemic, but this has not been seen across the board, says senior underwriter
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AnalysisIoD urges UK government to speed up net zero transition
Calls for tax incentives to support the business transition and reduce dependency on fossil fuels
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AnalysisD&O insurance pricing begins to ease
Rates for D&O decreased in Q2, albeit at a slower pace than they had increased during the hard market cycle - Aon
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AnalysisGallagher buys crisis and risk management consultancy
AnotherDay provides crisis expertise across political risk/political violence, D&O and criminality, and cyber
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AnalysisInsurers adapt underwriting to better price climate risks
Conduct risks such as ‘greenwashing’ stand to be major source of environmental liability claims
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AnalysisCost of living crisis fuels risk of fraud
Amid “perfect conditions” for fraud to flourish, boards must improve controls and better harness the skills of internal auditors
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AnalysisESG approach helps buyers secure D&O
More D&O insurers are willing to offer better coverage to businesses with robust ESG frameworks, says Marsh
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AnalysisBeazley launches D&O solution for crypto companies
Crypto firms face a myriad of risks from extreme volatility to a lack of regulation
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AnalysisUK audit reform proposals ‘long overdue’
For the first time, the largest private companies – not just those listed on the stock exchange – will come under the scope of the regulator
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AnalysisUK insolvencies to grow by over a third
Withdrawal of government support, Ukraine and rising inflation, supply chain issues and lagging effects of Brexit are key drivers
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AnalysisUS D&O market posts best results since 2014
Rate hikes exceeding 10% per quarter fuelled direct premium growth of 35% to $14.6 billion
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AnalysisFirms face heightened risk of fraud
82% said their organisations had been significantly impacted by fraud and illicit activity - Kroll
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AnalysisInsolvencies to rise as government support ends
Loss of ‘zombie companies’ is part of a ”return to normal” as firms face commodity price pressures - Atradius
