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‘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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How can risk managers reduce claims numbers?
Improved risk management and enhancing claims defensibility can help win the battle
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EU agrees revised directive on insurance sales
The new rules will change the way in which insurance products are sold
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EU 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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How 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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Why 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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Willis 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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Can 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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EU 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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Will 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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Should 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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The 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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EU 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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How 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
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EU 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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High 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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New tool quantifies insurers’ exposure to data breaches
Willis Re launches PRISM-Re to combat the leading cause of cyber losses
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Willis Aerospace boss promoted to chief broking officer of new GB unit
Philip Smaje will be responsible for driving broking strategy
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Potential 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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Is 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