Analysis – Page 7
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How will the Germanwings crash affect the 2015 aviation insurance market?
Aviation experts at Allied World, Lockton and Aspen explain how the latest disaster will affect the market
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Who was the best performing Lloyd's insurer in 2014?
Most firms reported lower underwriting profits after a tougher year, but who came out on top?
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Three aid schemes approved for the French aviation sector
The objective is to maintain the accessibility of regions and promote regional economic development
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Multaqa 2015: MENA's fledgling risk management sector shows signs of growth
Three senior risk managers outline the state of risk management in the booming Gulf states
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Six points to understand security measures in civil airliners
What should risk managers know about the rules and regulations governing civil aviation in the EU?
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Risk innovation: Europe’s Airbus to create retrievable black boxes after lessons learnt from MH370
Aircraft manufacturers assess new technology to create “floating” black boxes
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Aviation industry under-prepared for cyber risks
The aviation sector is particularly vulnerable to cyber risk and “risk management professionals need to bring focus to this issue” − Willis
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The future of insurance: avoid silo approach to emerging risks
Willis, ACE, AXA CS and Lockton chief executives on how to deal with emerging risk
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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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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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Insurers liable to pay €84,000 to each victim of downed AirAsia flight
The Indonesian financial services authority said insurers are liable by law to pay out compensation
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Supply 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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How 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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Volcanic and seismic activity remain unpredictable and dangerous
In today’s globalised society, volcanic and seismic activity pose a high risk to global supply chains, meaning firms must understand their exposures to be resilient
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Aviation sector faces new risks and rising cost of claims
Despite a measurable improvement of safety practices, aviation risk managers face new challenges, such as a talent shortage, cyber risk – AGCS
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How risk management can prepare firms for so-called 'Black Swans'
Black Swans are highly improbable, often unforseeable, game-changing events, such as the disappearance of Flight MH370. So, how do they affect the practical world of risk management?
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JLT bolsters US Specialty with stake in energy business, Alliant
The acquisition follows recent announcement of the group’s aim to expand its US Specialty capabilities in energy, construction and financial lines
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“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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European court rules on the calculation of holiday pay
A recent ECJ decision found that commission should be taken into account for those who earn it when calculating holiday pay
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Jim Pearce takes the helm at JLT’s new US specialty business
Following a series of new appointments at the broker’s newly formed US unit, Pearce is the latest to join JLT