Analysis – Page 4
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ACE appoints new energy manager for continental Europe
Edwin Schleich will manage the insurer’s energy portfolio, focusing on the chemicals and petrochemicals industries
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BIOTECHNOLOGY: “Risk-managing the early stages of biotech products is critical”
Biotechnology is booming, yet the neglect of effective risk management could have disastrous consequences for the public and for the industry as a whole
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Litigation poses a growing threat
International litigation is on the rise, with an increasing number of claimants turning to the UK courts to resolve their disputes
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Ferma Forum 2013: RSA acquires risk engineering team from Elciem
‘To enhance our existing strong team we have acquired the UK’s best complex independent risk engineering team,’ says RSA’s Paul Greensmith
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Nanotechnology – the next big thing for insurers
Insurers are having to learn to keep pace with fast-moving scientific developments such as nanotechnology
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Balance of power shifts in energy sector
The US’s growing self-sufficiency in oil and gas is adding to environmental and climatic risks to create a volatile energy sector, yet the risks are manageable
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DVS 2013: Chemical industries' top risks include nanotechnology and cyber
Nanotech, genetically modified products, and gas fracking highlighted as key concerns
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Airmic and Willis review terrorism cover
“Insurance buyers understand the scope of coverage that is offered and whether it is sufficient for their needs”
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Airmic 2013: ‘Corporate risk reporting rules need to tighten up’
Risk reporting is generally opaque, lacking in detail and detached from overall corporate strategy, says Airmic
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Is fracking really clean?
Hydraulic fracturing continues to spread rapidly across the globe as a popular method of natural gas extraction. But there are mounting concerns about its contribution to groundwater pollution and long-term environmental impact
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“High Probability” of Syria deploying chemical arsenal
Fears grow over weapons stockpile as violence escalates
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ExxonMobil deals blow to Poland's energy revolution
Despite optimism inside the country, Poland’s move away from Russian energy reliance will not be easy
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Shale gas: is it all that it’s fracked up to be?
‘Frackers’ were delighted on Tuesday after a report compiled by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) advised that hydraulic fracturing should resume in the UK
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Reputational risk: badge of dishonour
A company ignores risk to brand reputation at its peril, and that risk can be much more complex – and have far greater consequences – than anyone anticipates, as BP found out in the Gulf
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Bigger is riskier
The world’s population hit seven billion on October 31. StrategicRISK explores the risks of a crowded earth
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Big retailers caught breaching EU chemicals rule
Investigation finds supermarkets in breach of REACH rules governing toxic chemicals
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US tightens sanctions against Libya
The US has taken economic sanctions against the Gaddafi regime
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Headspace: Alex Hindson
Amlin’s Alex Hindson guides us through his life, loves, hopes and fears, by way of 18th century logistical planning and the joys of looking for effluent leaks in France
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A hard case to prove?
French prosecutors are having the same problems as their UK counterparts when it comes to bringing successful corporate killing prosecutions. Sue Copeman explains
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Britain's top risks
The National Security Review says terrorism and cyber war are top priorities