Analysis – Page 9
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AnalysisAon broking profit down 9% in 2015
But broker enjoys organic growth in commission and fees of 3%
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AnalysisNew 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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AnalysisZurich stops writing Middle East general insurance
Insurer cites ”limited potential” for profitable growth
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AnalysisManaging 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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AnalysisHow 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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AnalysisHow 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
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Analysis‘Be quick or be dead’: corporate dinosaurs at risk of bankruptcy from disruptive technologies
Digital disruption, namely using new technology to compete with corporate dinosaurs, wiped out the likes of Blockbuster Video. Digital transformation provides a practical alternative Part of a technology risks series supported by
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AnalysisHow can risk managers reduce claims numbers?
Improved risk management and enhancing claims defensibility can help win the battle
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AnalysisEU agrees revised directive on insurance sales
The new rules will change the way in which insurance products are sold
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AnalysisEU releases tax havens blacklist
The list includes Hong Kong and Brunei in Asia, Monaco, Andorra and Guernsey in Europe and various Caribbean havens
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AnalysisHow a new role could help firms avoid major crises
Executive risk leaders would report directly to the board and be in a position to influence the strategic direction of the business
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AnalysisWhy investment treaties can help manage risks
How can businesses with global operations use international investment agreements to manage their political, economic and country risks?
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AnalysisWillis completes deal to acquire 85% of Miller wholesale business
The transaction will “create a platform for future growth” – Dominic Casserley Willis chief executive
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AnalysisCan businesses build resilience against product liability, a multi-jurisdictional risk?
However safe a product appears it may fail at some point, which could result in costly litigation for the manufacturer Part of a property and casualty risks series supported by
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AnalysisEU targets e-commerce growth and security with Digital Single Market Strategy
Proposals include reducing VAT regimes, end unjustified geo-blocking and a free-flow data initiave
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AnalysisWill the EU e-commerce sector inquiry affect businesses?
Inquiry will focus on potential barriers erected by companies to cross-border online trade
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AnalysisShould business worry about the Google abuse of dominant position case?
Search engine accused of giving preferential treatment to its own comparison shopping service at the expense of those of rivals
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AnalysisThe biggest risks to the GCC’s €1.2trn construction market
Senior construction risk managers highlight talent acquisition and retention and resource scarcity as the biggest threats to hundreds of projects currently under construction
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AnalysisEU agrees action plan on Digital Single Market Strategy
Digital services are often confined to national borders and the plan would see some barriers removed
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AnalysisHow can businesses tackle the growing spectrum of cyber risks?
Considering the scale of the losses that can result from a cyber attack, businesses should ensure they understand, take steps and insure against crime and data breaches
