Analysis – Page 29
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AnalysisThere’s no one-size-fits-all solution to mitigating political risk
Joint ventures, local government engagement and gradual investment are all popular tactics for risk managers
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AnalysisCyber and reputation risks continue to top surveys as biggest risks to business – Marsh
Chief executives overestimate cover for the most high impact risks
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AnalysisTools to tackle climate change
As rising temperatures pile pressure on many countries’ capacity to produce food, which often leads to instability, risk managers need to stay one step ahead
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AnalysisExecutive directors complacent about reputational risk
Aon Risk Solutions study also highlights five other ‘underrated’ areas of threat
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AnalysisFuture of risk: Learning to be ‘risk-intelligent’
In the second of future of risk interviews, Anna Koburt, President of the Russian risk management association RusRisk, reviews the state of risk management today and how to prepare for tomorrow’s challenges
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AnalysisFuture of risk: the many dimensions of the risk profession
In the third of our future of risk interviews, Deutsche Bank global head of corporate insurance Dirk Wegener weighs up the risks that have challenged risk management
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AnalysisThe risks that make a nonsense of just-in-time manufacturing
Just-in-time inventories are a key feature of fast-moving global companies looking for lower costs. But in a world of black swan events, such supply chain solutions can leave businesses dangerously exposed when the unpredictable happens
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AnalysisAlexander Mahnke on dealing with tomorrow’s risks
DVS president Alexander Mahnke on the key themes of this year’s symposium and what risk and insurance managers need to do to prepare for tomorrow’s risks
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AnalysisAs Iran reopens to international investment, risk managers are advised to proceed with caution
The prospect of rich opportunities in Iran as the nation opens up to Western investors on the back of the recent UN sanctions deal will only come to those who weigh up the region’s many risks carefully and take their time not to upset a resistant regime
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AnalysisLessons from Calais on keeping the supply chain moving
This summer’s disruption on both sides of the Channel Tunnel highlights the needs for risk managers to have a plan B in place
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AnalysisThe biggest risks for businesses if Greece exits the Eurozone
A possible exit is making life difficult for exporters, importers, transporters and insurers. European risk professionals share their concern
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AnalysisPeople risks: solving the migration dilemma
‘Countries are struggling to cope with a human tidal wave that threatens to overwhelm them’
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AnalysisCyber risk among the top 10 concerns for insurers globally
Regulation, macro-economy and interest rates are also highlighted as key challenges for insurers
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Supply chain resilience: how suppliers and contractors around the world rank
A global resilience index, produced by FM Global, quantifies the supply chain resilience in 130 countries. The insurer’s Bill Bradshaw explains more
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AnalysisJoe Blenkinsopp now XL Catlin chief underwriting officer for political risk and trade credit team
Blenkinsopp to replace Richard Maxwell who will leave the company following four years of service
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AnalysisWhat are the business risks of investing in Russia?
As sanctions were imposed on Russia for its role in the Ukraine crisis, capital has flown out of the country and M&As have dwindled. With sanctions likely to remain in place for a while, should businesses stay away or will ignoring Russia as an investment destination prove a short-sighted strategy?
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AnalysisWORKSHOP NEWS: Threats and challenges are becoming difficult to recognise and manage – Crawford
An exclusive report by Crawford provides up-to-the-minute view on the steps taken in the face of new and emerging risks
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AnalysisStrong capacity drives buyers' market for political risk insurance – Marsh
Market capacity for political risk insurance now exceeds $2bn
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AnalysisIs the concept of a corporate risk culture doomed to fail?
Companies that embed risk management into their decision-making processes have much to gain. However, this is easier said than done
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AnalysisWhy investment treaties can help manage risks
How can businesses with global operations use international investment agreements to manage their political, economic and country risks?
