All Strategic Risk Global articles in April/May 09 – Page 6
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Features
Out of the frying pan?
Using insurance to transfer a risk that you do not want to retain is fine. But you need to be sure that the insurers you are using are going to be there – solvent – should you need to call on them. Julian James explains
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Analysis
New strategies for European funds
European pension schemes are increasing their allocation to non-traditional asset classes
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Features
European food safety
Food producers should take all reasonable precautions and exercise due diligence
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Analysis
Ransoms encourage piracy
Commercial shipping companies paying ransoms have made piracy a booming industry
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Features
Dealing with economic downturn
is risk management being seen as an expendable cost? Or are the skills, tools and information at the disposal of the risk manager exactly what companies turn to?
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Features
Corruption risks on the rise
There is probably no more corruption in the world now than there was 30 years ago, but corruption related risks for companies have substantially increased – particularly over the last decade – warns Robert Barrington
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Analysis
Changing perceptions
Mike Osborne believes that organisations are rethinking their approach to business continuity planning
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Features
Know your business
Identifying your suppliers and customers is crucial if you want to avoid international corruption scandals and legal penalties. Michael Short has the answers.
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AIRMIC Portfolio
Mixed bouquet for the market
Risk managers will any increase in the cost of insurance
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Features
Gustaf Hamilton and Charlotte Barnekow
Perhaps the risk management profession is expected to cover too much. There should be limits set about what fits into a risk manager's job description
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Case Studies
Case Study: AZ Electronic Materials
Building resilience into every product. Changing business culture can be an important part of the process