Asia Pacific – Page 15
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AnalysisCalls for solar industry to mitigate fire risk
With the number of PV installations dramatically increasing around the world, the threat of fire is growing
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OpinionDon’t wait for the hammer to fall
Climate litigation - including ’greenwashing’ claims - is increasingly a risk for Board consideration
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AnalysisWorld ‘unprepared’ for magnitude of cascading climate risks
As the intensity of heatwaves, storms and floods speeds up, so do the time horizons for rising global instability, warns Maplecroft
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AnalysisEuropean storms drive 1H catastrophe losses - Aon
First-half Severe Convective Storm (SCS) losses in Europe exceeded $5 billion for the second year in a row
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AnalysisGermany at severe risk of flood as temperatures rise
A quarter of the world’s power generation capacity and 26% of international port outflows are currently at risk of flooding, finds Marsh McLennan
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AnalysisDespite inflation: cost advantage of renewables grows
Wind and solar projects are much cheaper than new coal or gas-fired power plants, despite rising construction costs
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Expert ViewsA joined-up approach to international insurance programs
Why it pays to understand which part/s of your international program will best respond to a loss
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AnalysisClaims inflation will extend hard market - sigma
Global insurance premiums are set to surpass $7 trillion for the first time, with the UK and France showing strong growth in Europe
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AnalysisSupply chains are losing the ‘ability to absorb shocks’
Erosion of traditional buffer mechanisms to ensure continual supply of goods demands a new assessment of potential risks
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AnalysisUkraine triggers a re-evaluation of global systemic risk
Systemic risks affect entire markets - not just specific sectors - and are now top of mind for senior executives - WEF
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AnalysisPandemic and geopolitical shocks continue to test global trade
Reshoring production and diversifying suppliers and customers may not be the silver bullet companies hope, warns Atradius
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AnalysisPool Re warns of ‘perfect storm’ in geopolitics
Power games are increasingly being fought on multiple levels beyond physical conflict, including cyber warfare
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AnalysisHalf of consumers have been exposed to fraud - Experian
Seventy percent of businesses say preventing fraud is their top concern as most consumers expect to increase online activity
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AnalysisIdentifying global supply chain chokepoints
Understanding chokepoints and disruptive hazards are becoming key to business viability - Russell Group
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AnalysisIt’s not easy being green
Organisations are racing to declare their sustainable credentials… but should they tread more carefully?
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AnalysisEarth observation data: A new frontier
The application, accuracy and quantity of satellite data continues to explode with opportunities for risk transfer and mitigation
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FeaturesFM Resilience Index shines spotlight on ESG
Country filters present data related to businesses’ climate risk and ESG interests
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AnalysisOpportunity to build societal resilience post pandemic
The pandemic has led to a greater focus on health and financial security, finds Swiss Re Institute
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Analysis22% of world’s cities face widespread security risks - Maplecroft
Several European and North American cities have seen a marked increase in risk over the past year
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AnalysisGCube reveals impact of supply chain crisis on renewables
Recurring lockdowns have ”exposed the weaknesses of the solar industry’s total reliance on Southeast Asia”
