Analysis – Page 4
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AnalysisA guide to operating in the world’s top hotspots for political risk
Advice range from being “more defensive, canny and self-reliant”, to maximising “your online reputational presence”, experts gives top tips to corporates with exposures in high risk zones
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AnalysisIP violation: to sue or not to sue, that is the $3bn question
Going to court may appear as the best way to protect an infringement of intellectual property rights, but with the high costs of litigation, it is worth exploring alternatives
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AnalysisAirmic 2014: Successful innovations are built on failures
When innovation is central to success, risk managers must find a balance between the risk of failure and failure to prevent risk
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AnalysisManaging risk in food and drink
It falls to risk managers to ensure our sources of food and drink are kept safe and secure
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AnalysisACE 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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AnalysisBIOTECHNOLOGY: “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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AnalysisLitigation 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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AnalysisNanotechnology – 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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AnalysisDVS 2013: Chemical industries' top risks include nanotechnology and cyber
Nanotech, genetically modified products, and gas fracking highlighted as key concerns
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AnalysisAirmic 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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AnalysisAirmic 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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AnalysisIs 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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Analysis“High Probability” of Syria deploying chemical arsenal
Fears grow over weapons stockpile as violence escalates
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AnalysisExxonMobil 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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AnalysisShale 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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AnalysisReputational 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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AnalysisBigger is riskier
The world’s population hit seven billion on October 31. StrategicRISK explores the risks of a crowded earth
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AnalysisBig retailers caught breaching EU chemicals rule
Investigation finds supermarkets in breach of REACH rules governing toxic chemicals
