Analysis – Page 5
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AnalysisThe risks that make a nonsense of just-in-time manufacturing
Just-in-time inventories are a key feature of fast-moving global companies looking for lower costs. But in a world of black swan events, such supply chain solutions can leave businesses dangerously exposed when the unpredictable happens
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AnalysisLessons from Calais on keeping the supply chain moving
This summer’s disruption on both sides of the Channel Tunnel highlights the needs for risk managers to have a plan B in place
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AnalysisInternet of things – the next big risk for insurers
Cyber risk and property liability could amplify as connected devices become more popular – and insurers need to pay attention now
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AnalysisIntegrated supply chains could help construction businesses avoid the next big crisis
An integrated supply chain approach breaks down silos linking up the various approaches to risk and thereby reduces the overall impact and the likelihood of disruption
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AnalysisNew law marks milestone in Spanish maritime legislation
Legislation makes Spain one of the few countries in the world where the majority of maritime law is governed by a single statute
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AnalysisPiracy boom threatens key oil and gas supply chain route
A proliferation of pirate attacks along the Strait of Malacca is a major concern for risk managers in 2015 – XL
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AnalysisBSI launches supply chain security standard
In response to an increase in global cargo thefts, BSI has delivered a standard to improve supply chain security and reduce the global risk level
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AnalysisAllianz report reveals top causes of loss for businesses
Largest financial losses come from ship groundings, fires, aviation crashes, earthquakes and storms
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AnalysisFERMA elects four board members
RusRisk vice-president Anna Korbut joins the association’s board for the first time
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AnalysisAirmic 2014: Corporates face critical decisions over complex global regulation – AGCS
Regulatory costs and poor communication at local level are the real battles for global programmes
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AnalysisTime to invest in covert e-tracking for cargo carriers − XL
Covert e-tracking could save your cargo, market share and even your life, says XL Group chief underwriting officer for global marine and offshore energy Lee Meyrick
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AnalysisHow science and technology is changing the insurance industry
How smart application of technology will be crucial in driving down costs for the labour-intensive insurance industry
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AnalysisInadequate risk protection threatens exporters − AIG
The insurer’s latest report reveals UK exporters perceive trade risks as their biggest threat but are failing to protect themselves
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AnalysisMH370 two months on: What the key risk lessons are
The disappearance of MH370 and ensuing events highlight the importance for risk managers and corporates of having effective crisis management plans in place
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AnalysisManaging risk in food and drink
It falls to risk managers to ensure our sources of food and drink are kept safe and secure
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AnalysisRisk managers urged to look beyond first-tier suppliers
Conventional insurance may not be enough and risk managers are advised to take a more holistic approach to supply chain risk
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AnalysisRisk manager profile: Malwine Braunwarth
Focusing on the smaller things is crucial for risk management in the transport sector, according to Bombardier’s head of risk engineering
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AnalysisShipping facing volatile risks
Marine operators need to navigate not only more stringent eco-regulations, but also a slowdown in the commodities market worldwide and a rise in natural catastrophes
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AnalysisRSA announces changes in its Marine Cargo business
David Godsoe to lead the firm’s London Market Cargo business
