Analysis – Page 2
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Cyber fears for critical infrastructure
Attacks against Florida’s water treatment facility and Colonial Pipeline highlighted a disruptive threat - survey
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Sedgwick outlines European recall trends
Product recalls will be “inevitable” as consumer electronics see a resurgence in 2021
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How COVID-19 is reshaping the risk landscape
The pandemic will shape future loss trends with changes to working environments, travelling habits and supply chain networks, predicts AGCS
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Long-term governance failures caused Beirut blast
Governmental shortcomings were to blame for the explosion in Lebanon, according to risk experts, who say lessons can be learned from the incident
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Beirut explosion, 5 years on from Tianjin
The large blast in Beirut, Lebanon is expected to result in a significant insurance event as the death toll and casualties from the explosion continue to rise.
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Shipping losses at record low
Consequences of coronavirus and a sustained economic downturn could however threaten long-term safety improvement
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Pandemic heightens terror risk - Pool Re
States weakened by the serious economic consequences of the pandemic will be more vulnerable to the emergence/resurgence of terrorist groups
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How to avoid restart risks
Pre-start up safety reviews can help reduce losses when idle facilities are put back into operation - Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
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Businesses must step up and start investing in risk prevention - or face economic shocks, says Amrae president
Brigitte Bouquot warns Amrae delegates that businesses have to invest in potential risks in order to retaliate against economic shocks
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The future for parametric insurance is bright
Germany’s demand for parametric insurance is growing, but its benefits extend beyond weather-related events, writes Thomas Keist, Innovative Risk Solutions director; and
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StrategicRISK Europe Q2 2019: Our world at war
US versus China, UK versus Europe – how can companies navigate the numerous political battle lines being drawn around the globe?
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Environmental bonds: When polluter pays
If a site suffers an environmental accident, the operator is liable for clean-up – even if insolvent. Environmental bonds let you breathe, knowing your costs, and your reputation, are covered
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What should your risk function deliver in the 2020s?
The 1990s was the decade of training. Then came the decade of assuring, when audit drove the risk agenda. This decade, companies have developed a “look forward” culture, but what should the next decade in risk bring? Bryan Whitefield, risk consultant, has this answer
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Counterfeit risk far from sweet
As counterfeit risk becomes more difficult to detect, risk managers face a difficult challenge to mitigate risk. How is counterfeit risk evolving? What lessons can companies learn from the honey scandal and similar cases? And what is the best way to mitigate counterfeit risk?
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3D printing: how to overcome product liability risks
Germany is developing a distinct competitive edge in this emerging technology. But the realisation phase of this new tech’s life cycle has brought with it many questions concerning product liability and more.
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Europe’s listeria outbreak sends stern warning to risk and supply chain managers
As Europe’s food and industry thrives, the heat is on to manage its risks. We look to the lab where solutions are being developed to better handle contamination and consider a more holistic approach to coverage that goes far beyond simple product recall insurance
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Risk innovation: Germany, part 2 – new era heralds new risks
Often seen as a bit of a laggard in the race for automation, Germany’s construction and engineering industry is making up for lost time
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Crisis management: what works and what doesn’t
Effective crisis management is much more than any written document or preordained policy. David Benyon reports
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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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Environmental risk outlook released by Maplecroft
Climate risk transparency, costs of climate change, China’s environmental risk footprint, and deforestation risk all figured in a report from Verisk Maplecroft