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Understanding the economic impact of space weather risks
A catastrophic solar storm that takes out US generating capacity could result in business interruption and supply chain losses in the United States and around the world of more than $470 billion
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Top tips for managing corporate culture
A third of boards fail to drive corporate culture, new research finds
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How technology can improve supply chains
Technological advances are enabling even the smallest of companies to better manage their supply chain
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Six education bodies accredited for FERMA’s certification programme
The association’s president Jo Willaert says others will follow
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How Marsh and Gallagher are plotting UK acquisitions
Marsh is keen to repeat the US success of its Marsh & McLennan Agency model, and after acquiring Jelf last year, is planning to buy more UK brokers
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AXA Global unveils new five-year plan
The new plan centres around two strategic priorities: focus and transform
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Half of insurers fear 20% of business will be lost to tech start-ups
Two-thirds of insurers have taken concrete steps to address fintech challenges and opportunities, PwC research shows
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Exclusive interview: Patrick Smith on his biggest achievements as chair of Airmic
Patrick Smith steps down from his role as Airmic chair during the conference. How was his year in the hotseat, and what advice does he have for his successor, Clive Clarke?
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Zika unlikely to have major consequences for business
The mosquito-borne disease is unlikely to cause severe business interruption
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Failure to innovate led to collapse of BHS and Austin Reed
BHS lacked an online strategy and was selling out-of-date products, while Austin Reed struggled to attract younger customers
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Aon broking unit reports 4% profit rise and 3% organic growth
The profit increase came despite a 1% drop in revenue
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How insurers can turn data into digital gold
Data and analytics are key to the future of companies working in the insurance sector. The connected car and home and wearable devices offer a technological edge to insurers
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The 'most lethal year for terrorist violence in Europe' was 2015
Transport and retail sectors most popular targets for terrorists
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Jihadist threats to business can be detected from social media posts
Extremist content can help businesses assess the intentions of jihadist networks
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Aon broking profit down 9% in 2015
But broker enjoys organic growth in commission and fees of 3%
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New European border checks to disrupt supply chain
Checks on travellers will disrupt business, retail, health care, transport and hotel industries, according to IHS
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Zurich stops writing Middle East general insurance
Insurer cites ”limited potential” for profitable growth
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Managing environmental risk in today’s changing business world
Regulation and reputation: ACE considers the challenges of environmental risk Part of an environmental risk series supported by
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How the Consumer Rights Act 2015 will affect risk managers
Hogan Lovells answers questions from risk managers about how the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which came into force this month, could affect businesses, including supply chains and contracted relationships
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How the food and drinks business can avoid the next big contamination crisis
Food and drink companies cannot afford to be complacent as their practices come under ever closer scrutiny and consumers ask more and more questions