Asia Pacific – Page 14
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Analysis
Global energy transition fuels international rivalries
While energy insecurity has sped up the transition in Europe, it has pushed some Asian countries to rely more on fossil fuels, warns Verisk Maplecroft
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Analysis
Calls 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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Opinion
Don’t wait for the hammer to fall
Climate litigation - including ’greenwashing’ claims - is increasingly a risk for Board consideration
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Analysis
World ‘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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Analysis
European 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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Analysis
Germany 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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Analysis
Despite 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 Views
A 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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Analysis
Claims 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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Analysis
Supply 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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Analysis
Ukraine 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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Analysis
Pandemic 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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Analysis
Pool 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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Analysis
Half 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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Analysis
Identifying global supply chain chokepoints
Understanding chokepoints and disruptive hazards are becoming key to business viability - Russell Group
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Analysis
It’s not easy being green
Organisations are racing to declare their sustainable credentials… but should they tread more carefully?
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Analysis
Earth 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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Features
FM Resilience Index shines spotlight on ESG
Country filters present data related to businesses’ climate risk and ESG interests
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Analysis
Opportunity 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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Analysis
22% 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