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Rethink your risk models to leverage a competitive edge
Wind power projects can benefit from a new approach to risk management – a risk model which focuses on statistical risk modelling rather than traditional risk registers writes Jørgen Nellemose, director, risk management at K2 Management
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What Marsh’s $5.6bn acquisition of JLT will mean for risk managers
Ever since Marsh announced that it had snapped up smaller rival JLT for $5.6bn, securing its position as the world’s largest insurance broker, risk managers have asked what it will mean for them. Today (2 April), the two firms sat down to explain
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Let’s rethink the bow tie model so we can effectively articulate risk
Home in on cause and outcomes not incidents and risks, writes Tony Thornton, ERM and business continuity expert
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Brigitte Bouquot et Thomas Buberl évoquent une crise de confiance européenne
Les 27e rencontres de l’AMRAE battent leur plein à Deauville. Plus de 2 700 risk managers, courtiers et assureurs se sont réunis pour échanger analyses et bonnes pratiques. Cette année, l’Europe est au cœur de l’attention.
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Vue d'expert: Une approche en partenariat pour faire face aux risques de NDBI
La fréquence et la sévérité des NDBI (pertes financières en l’absence de dommages matériels) menacent les cash flows. Pour Bruno Mostermans, une étude approfondie s’appuyant sur une véritable expertise constitue la meilleure des protections
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Qui participe aux Rencontres et quels sont les sujets brûlants de 2019 ? » (1re partie)
AIG Qui sera présent ? Christophe Zaniewski (en photo), Directeur général ; Brune Costes, Directrice grands comptes, courtiers globaux et distribution alternative ; Aurore Rougeot, Directrice PME et ETI ; Éric Duplantier, Directeur dommages et spécialités France; Patrice Duchaine, Directeur du groupe assurances de personnes France et ...
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Push for better building standards to continue in 2019
Following on from the Grenfell tragedy in 2017 and significant flooding in the UK, Concordia Consultancy chairman, Paul May FIRM says this is an area that will continue to be one of note for risk managers in 2019
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StrategicRISK's top 10 worst risk incidents of 2018
From Brexit uncertainties to US trade wars; the Carillion collapse to Telsa’s threat on Germany’s automotive industry, when it comes to global risk, reviewing the year that’s been can feel like revisiting a lot of bad news. But the good news? There are many risk lessons to be learnt
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Could surety bonds have saved Carillion’s customers from millions in financial loss?
One key lesson from Carillion’s demise is that risk mitigation tools may not provide the level of protection that contractors may need but the answer may be found in surety bonds
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The future of construction is data-rich and analytics-driven
The construction industry has transformed the way in which it plans executes and finances projects – placing technology at the heart
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How Crossrail set the benchmark in construction risk management
Risk management has been central to the success of Europe’s largest infrastructure project, owing much to sustained engagement with lead insurers Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and Zurich and broker AJ Gallagher. Colin Hamling, commercial and insurance manager, (December 2009-2016) tells us more
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In the wake of Grenfell, "we must all learn something"
Tougher codes and penalties are putting pressure on the building industry’s insurance cover, while raising questions over how far down the line liability should go
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Carillion: “Recklessness, hubris and greed”
As a company, Carillion did practically everything wrong, yet its sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the business community. As regulators trawls through thousands of documents with a view to taking disciplinary action, the inevitable result is an intense scrutiny of directors and officers liability and transparency
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Carillion collapse: the lessons learnt in supply chain risk
How the collapse of construction giant Carillion highlighted many issues within construction supply chains, including the opaque nature of subcontractor networks
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Construction sites of the future are becoming more complex – so how can the risks be managed?
Construction companies face myriad challenges as infrastructure projects grow in complexity and the need to balance the dual pressures of price competition and quality standards grows
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From Heathrow to Crossrail: the future of tunnelling
Cedric Wong, senior underwriter, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, recalls how a series of tunnel collapses sparked the creation of a new best practice code 15 years ago and asks if it is still fit for purpose
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Building Metro de Lima: turning vision into reality in the City of Kings
How geological and other challenges are being overcome in The Metro de Lima project in order to bring a much needed transportation system to Peru’s capital city
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How construction firms are using technology in the battle for the best talent
With an ageing workforce, German construction is battling for the best talent. This means embracing new technology
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Latest Risk Innovation report: Germany – a place to innovate
Aspirin, the electronic microscope, the MP3 – all were invented in Germany. As the country embraces digitalisation, its main industries – manufacturing and construction – are likely to bring yet further innovation. Can its risk managers keep up?
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Surety bonds: a watertight guarantee?
Given the complexity and cost involved in large-scale infrastructure projects, surety bonds promise a new level of protection for all parties involved. Atradius Bonding director Pietro Lanzillotta guides us through the benefits