Asia Pacific – Page 25
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AnalysisCOVID-19 is fuelling cyber losses
Risk professionals believe the cause of losses will be divided almost evenly between data breach, ransomware, and business interruption
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AnalysisGVNW to host virtual forum
The theme for the German risk and insurance association’s event on 24 and 25 September is ”international insurance programmes”
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AnalysisStrategicRISK Australia: 2020 edition
It is time to show that risk managers are essential partners and business enablers within our organisations as we navigate these challenging times
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AnalysisEurozone to benefit from reshoring - sigma
Global supply chains are undergoing fundamental and accelerated restructuring, with re-shoring a growing trend in Europe
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Analysis2020 insolvencies jump amid COVID-led recession
Global corporate insolvencies are forecast to increase by 26% in 2020, led by Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain and UK in Europe
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InterviewsKevin Bates: A lesson in Carpe Diem
Risk managers have got to be genuine, authentic and transparent in order to succeed, says Kevin Bates
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AnalysisLloyd’s targeted by climate campaigners
Protests outside the Lloyd’s market reflect growing pressure on the insurance industry to take action on heavy polluters
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AnalysisModern slavery risks surge in Asia manufacturing hubs
The risk is set to intensify further as the economic fallout from COVID-19 takes full hold, warns Verisk Maplecroft
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AnalysisGlobal insurance protection gap reaches $1.24 trillion
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to reduce global macroeconomic resilience by about 20% in 2020 - Swiss Re Institute
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AnalysisCOVID-19: Political and economic outlook deteriorates
The COVID-19 pandemic’s economic and social impacts are driving significant shifts in global political risk - Marsh JLT Specialty
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AnalysisRisk managers must heed COVID supply chain lessons
Among the key lessons from the crisis, RQA Group says there will be a move towards shorter, more localised supply chains and less reliance on the Far East
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AnalysisThe Herculean task of rebuilding Beirut
Lessons learned in the aftermath of the Tianjin port explosion in 2015 will be particularly significant in Beirut, says Crawford’s Benedict Burke
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AnalysisFrom the skies to the city
Sara Byrne, regional head of operational risk, Property, Standard Chartered, has navigated an unusual route into the risk management profession
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AnalysisCommercial insurance pricing up 19% in Q2
The increase is the largest since the index was launched in 2012 and reflects increased loss experience
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AnalysisResearch predicts dramatic increase in wildfire risk
By 2030-2040 climate change will prolong wildfire seasons, adding a month in European countries including Spain, Portugal and Greece
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AnalysisBeirut explosion, 5 years on from Tianjin
The large blast in Beirut, Lebanon is expected to result in a significant insurance event as the death toll and casualties from the explosion continue to rise.
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AnalysisRisk managers should challenge subconscious bias: Gahan
Why risk managers should view risks from different perspectives and challenge subconscious bias in their roles
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AnalysisDue diligence the key for third-party risks
Research from Refinitiv reveals 43% of third-party relationships are not subject to any form of due diligence checks
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AnalysisNat cats cost global economy $75 billion in 1H 2020
Insurers paid out $30+ billion due to natural catastrophes in the first six months of the year
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AnalysisEmerging markets face “unparalleled” civil unrest
The outlook is also negative for the US, which is now the 48th riskiest jurisdiction globally - Verisk Maplecroft
