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The unintended consequences of ‘green’ initiatives
Risk managers on the road to net-zero must beware heightened risks, such as lithium-ion battery fires
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Risk managers must avoid “off the shelf” insurance as court disputes reach new highs
The latest data shows companies are being forced to court to get insurance claims paid. Here’s how risk managers can avoid getting burnt.
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Movers and Shakers - Insurwave, Gallagher Re, Miller, Insurance Council of Australia, Axa XL
The latest appointments news from across the global risk and insurance industries
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Shipping threats are evolving - here’s what risk managers need to know
Shipping losses hit a record low in 2022, but a jump in fires, shadow tanker fleet and economic uncertainty pose new safety challenges
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Firms take stock after one year of Russian sanctions
There are many lessons to be learned from the rollout of the sanctions and ensuing compliance efforts
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Potential targets warned in VMware ransomware campaign
The majority of impacted ESXi servers are in France and Germany with at least a dozen universities impacted
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Where there’s a will, there’s a way
Highlights from the World@Risk Climate Change and ESG Forum
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Plugging gaping holes in protection
Does the creation of a mega captive in Europe reflect poorly on commercial insurers, and what are the risks involved?
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Hurricane Ian disrupts global supply chains
Tampa has the largest port in Florida and disruptions to its operations could exacerbate supply bottlenecks
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Risk index helps airports identify threats
It compares 110 of the world’s busiest airports against 19 threats to identify and mitigate sources of disruption
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Axa braces for Ukraine-Russia claims
Some of the insurer’s crisis management policies have been ‘triggered’, reveals group chief financial officer
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Black Sea grain deal will ease supply bottlenecks
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has hailed the accord a “beacon of hope”
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Fire/explosion and nat cats remain top drivers of claim severity
Contingent BI claims spike due to broken supply chains, cyber claims remain elevated and inflation will add to claims severity, finds AGCS
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Beazley to prioritise firms with robust ESG scores
Companies must meet an appropriate threshold score under Marsh’s ESG Risk Rating (ERR) framework
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Healthcare sector hardest hit by 2021 cyber attacks – Marsh
Data breaches and ransomware accounted for 51% of cyber incidents for the broker’s London clients
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KLM faces ‘greenwashing’ lawsuit
Legal action focuses on KLM’s Fly Responsibly ad campaign which gives a ”false impression” of its sustainability
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EU officials propose new ban on ships carrying Russian oil
Oil and gas revenues accounted for nearly half of Russia’s federal government budget last year
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PCS: Ukraine claims to exceed $20 billion
Ultimate industry losses will likely be much higher with potential for the conflict to surpass 9/11
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Risk profession in crisis mode
European risk associations confirm their members are prioritising crisis management as the war in Ukraine rages on
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Lloyd’s: Russia-Ukraine conflict a ‘major loss’
Lloyd’s has assembled a gold and silver team to help it deal with the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine