Analysis – Page 2
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Underinsurance risks remain as construction costs soar
Continuing high levels of inflation in construction costs could see claims disputes in the event of a property loss
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West must do more to counter Russian influence in Africa
Global security is threatened by shortages of grain and fertiliser, warn experts from KCS Group Europe
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Construction firms take action as inflation and supply chain woes continue to bite
Three in five UK construction businesses have seen once profitable projects become unprofitable
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Supply chain risks remain underinsured despite demand for cover
Companies are redesigning supply chains, but BI insurance protection remains a “wafer-thin patchwork”, finds WTW
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Russia, Ukraine and Africa: Against the Grain
Is Russia’s war in Ukraine a localised conflict, a regional war, or a global disaster?
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Ransomware: UK, Germany and France among most attacked nations
Construction was the most targeted sector overall with critical infrastructure affected in just over half of the attacks
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Risk Benchmarking Survey 2023: Great expectations
After three years of global shocks and turmoil, senior managers are more engaged than ever in risk management
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Food and fuel top global cargo thefts
Thefts from hijacking have fallen as a proportion of cargo theft; these are now second to theft from facilities
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Supply chains have not fully recovered from disruptions
A shortage of skilled labour is a compounding concern within construction, manufacturing and healthcare
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Allianz Risk Barometer: Fallout from global crises dominates survey
Inflation, financial market volatility, a looming recession and the energy crisis are top risers for 2023
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Recession to prompt rise in claims and disputes
Law firm cites climate change, ESG and cyber exclusions as key sources of concern for insurers
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UK leads recession for the Eurozone in 2023
The UK economy is set to shrink by 0.9% compared to the Eurozone - which is predicted to shrink by 0.4% - Allianz Trade
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Expect more scrutiny on carbon-intensive industries in 2023 - Clyde & Co
Corporates and governments will increasingly be held to account for climate-related human rights failings
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Demand for contract frustration grows as economy deteriorates
Cost of insurance against defaults on sovereign debt jumps by 102% as corporates also seek cover for cancelled contracts
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Sovereign debt downgrades grow as inflation bites
Ukraine crisis and inflation lead to 34% increase in sovereign debt downgrades in past year
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Don’t leave the ‘door open’ to cybercriminals, warns ICO
Regulator fines a UK construction firm £4.4m for data protection breach caused by ‘complacency’
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Green transition to drive construction growth of $5.6 trillion
Energy transition and green investment will be major contributors to infrastructure growth over the next 15 years
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Tool measures ‘resilience dividend’ of critical infrastructure
Approach from Mott MacDonald and the Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment will attract investment adaptation
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Support our transition journeys, FERMA urges insurers
Businesses are experiencing restrictions on insurance coverage for their transition activities in three ways
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Workplace fatalities – height is the issue
Falls from height remain one of the biggest causes of injury and fatalities in the workplace