Analysis – Page 10
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AnalysisEU announces proposal for e-commerce sector inquiry
Although more and more goods are bought online, cross-border sales are slow, which may mean that some companies are taking trade-restricting measures
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AnalysisHigh frequency of unusual weather poses serious threat to corporate’s finances
Up to a quarter of a firm’s revenues can be significantly affected by weather anomalies, says AXA Corporate Solutions’ Tanguy Touffut
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AnalysisNew tool quantifies insurers’ exposure to data breaches
Willis Re launches PRISM-Re to combat the leading cause of cyber losses
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AnalysisWillis Aerospace boss promoted to chief broking officer of new GB unit
Philip Smaje will be responsible for driving broking strategy
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AnalysisPotential changes to Pool Re costs and rules on kidnap and ransom on the horizon
Two terror-related rule changes emanating from the UK have put corporate property owners and those using London’s kidnap and ransom market on notice
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AnalysisIs your business ready for the Data Protection Regulation?
With new EU data protection rules on the horizon, organisations should take steps to ensure compliance or face tough sanctions
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AnalysisSupply chain: what companies should do to ensure their suppliers deliver
As supply chains grow in complexity and businesses become increasingly interdependent, firms need to be more proactive in managing the risks along the chain
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AnalysisHow supply chain management has evolved since 1990
Supply chain management has advanced in recent years to copy with the complex risk landscape, but there are still lessons to be learned
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Analysis3-D printing: will new technology still end up in old-fashioned liability?
Supply chains may never be the same again, but new problems are bound to arise
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AnalysisRegulatory change and cyber threats top ranking of key risks affecting financial institutions
An overwhelming 91% of risk managers from European financial institutions say regulatory change is the biggest threat to their business
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AIG’s chief operating officer Nicolas Aubert to become Willis UK Insurance chief executive
In his new role, Aubert will lead the expansion of Willis’s insurance business in the UK and will report to Willis Group chief executive Dominic Casserley
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AnalysisLegal reform in Asia heightens risk for boards
As various Asian countries introduce legal changes to regulate the business world, the take-up for insurance has increased greatly
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AnalysisWillis in exclusive talks to buy majority stake in smaller rival Miller
The potential merger will see Willis’s wholesale book move to Miller, while Miller’s existing retail and treaty reinsurance business will transfer to Willis
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Analysis“There’s still a chance the euro will collapse”
As a tax-ridden, red tape-bound Europe sinks into further economic gloom, small and medium businesses must wait for reform
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AnalysisKPMG: Top five disruptive technologies that will change businesses by 2017
More than 700 business leaders share their views on barriers to technology innovation adoption, and the scope of business disruption driven by emerging technologies
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AnalysisJLT targets growth in Turkey
Broker extends its capabilities in response to significant growth potential in Turkey’s ‘strategically very important economy’
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Aon launches new professional indemnity facility for UK professions
PI offering targets accountants, architects, engineers, surveyors and solicitor
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AnalysisEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: AWAC chief on RSA Hong Kong and Singapore purchase
Scott Carmilani tells StrategicRISK that $215 million RSA purchase will provide Allied World with more underwriting staff who understand APAC
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AnalysisEXCLUSIVE: PARIMA to discuss global compliance database with Airmic and FERMA
Project highlights the importance of collaboration between the world’s risk-management organisations, says head of Asian association
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AnalysisSmall weather changes harms retail and construction firms - Swiss Re
Small abnormalities in the weather can prove to be as critical to business operations as extreme natural catastrophes
