Analysis – Page 14
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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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Marsh and AGCS launch major claim promise
Pledge covers major property, construction and engineering losses worldwide, plus marine losses
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AnalysisFerma elects four board members
Three-year mandates for Jorge Luzzi, Julia Graham, Anders Esbjörnsson and Edwin Meyer
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AnalysisAirmic 2013: AIG launches interactive tools to help build multinational programmes
The tool provides a step-by-step guide on what to consider when designing a multinational programme
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AnalysisAirmic 2013: Trade credit insurance rates rise across Europe
Increase in rates fuelled by bad debt losses, says Marsh report
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Number of insurers offering terrorism coverage could drop if US TRIPRA act expires
Expiration could also up cost of terrorism insurance
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AnalysisOne-third of UK businesses have 'no plan' for cyber attack
Financial services industry is most prepared
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AnalysisUS nuclear site at risk of explosion warns defence board
Area around Hanford site at risk of contamination
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AnalysisNew course aims to stamp out building industry safety issues
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company and OHS joint course to be run throughout the UK
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AnalysisKidnapping risk from Mali jihadists: Exclusive Analysis
Operations in Mauritania, Niger, Burkina Faso and Chad could all be at risk
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AnalysisHurricane Sandy makes second landfall in Cuba
Maximum sustained winds were recorded at 114mph and are moving north
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AnalysisLondon 2012: The greatest show on earth
When the Olympic and Paralympic Games came to a close last month, the UK had two reasons to celebrate: its impressive medal tally and a near incident-free event. But staging the games certainly wasn’t without challenges
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AnalysisCourt halts Brazilian Belo Monte dam project
Construction halted on Brazilian dam because locals haven’t been consulted
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AnalysisHeadspace: Adam Greene
Coca-Cola Hellenic’s group risk and insurance manager escaped the consequences of risky street food but was ambushed by inappropriate headgear
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AnalysisIndian Ocean tsunami warning sparks evacuation
A magnitude 8.6 earthquake off Sumatra triggers a tsunami warning but causes little damage yet
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AnalysisThe 1990s – a new focus on risk
It was the decade that brought Hurricane Andrew, asbestos, and a seismic shift in the scope and importance of risk management
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AnalysisCrisis is the new normal – risk management since 2008
Globalisation means dealing with risks – and catastrophe – all over an increasingly uncertain world
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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
