All Catastrophes articles – Page 6
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Online onlyGulf leak is worst ever
Officials confirmed that BP’s Gulf oil spill is the world’s worst accidental leak
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InterviewsSmartening up
In today’s tough climate how can firms make the most of smart risk management. Michael Morley-Fletcher investigates
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Online onlyEast London rainfall increases tenfold
New research found rainy days of 25mm have become more frequent
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Online onlyInsurance costs to increase ‘modestly’ for offshore energy risks
The Gulf spill will not harden the energy market as much as Hurricane Katrina, says Marsh
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InterviewsWhen zombies attack
Ever wondered how to fight off a zombie invasion? A mathematical model offers the solution
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Interviews‘Doing nothing is not an option’
The UK government’s policy of ‘more for less’ is presenting some particular challenges for the public sector as pressure mounts to demonstrate value for money. But can the risk management function within these organisations do the same?
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InterviewsProbe launched into pharma bribery
A US investigation was launched into suspected bribery by big pharma spanning three continents
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Online onlyHaiti and Mozambique most vulnerable to natural disasters
Italy, Japan, China, USA, Spain and France rated “high risk”
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Online onlyGulf oil spill: Are nukes the answer?
Nuclear explosions have successfully plugged oil leaks in the past
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FeaturesThe perfect space storm
As solar activity hots up, could we be heading towards another massive sun storm? The effects of such a superstorm could be devastating to the technology-dependent modern world - we need to up our sun protection, says Nathan Skinner
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Online onlyAon to accept contingent commissions
The broker said it would accept all forms of compensation “where appropriate”
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Online onlyNasa satellite tracks Gulf oil leak
This satellite picture shows the size of the Gulf oil slick
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InterviewsKPMG publishes compliance guide for Bribery Act
Implementing anti-bribery and corruption policies can help build more sustainable businesses, says KPMG
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Online onlyMore Icelandic eruptions likely, experts say
Since the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull, there has been speculation about the triggering of its larger neighbour, Katla. Recent research from scientists at the UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction warn this is a strong possibility. The ‘post-mortem’ into the eruption concludes that if any future eruptions combine with ...
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Online onlyHurricane Alex strikes Mexico
Texas escapes Alex’s wrath, biggest risk now is the heavy rainfall
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FeaturesThe new pollution
Once just a ‘low likelihood’ technical concern, environmental liability is now seen as a standard business risk, moving fast up the priority list. More companies are considering using their captives
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InterviewsCo-operation is key
Pierre Sonigo insists that captives deserve preferential treatment because of their unique role in insuring non-insurable risks and improving risk quality
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InterviewsA chance to be heard
The captive insurance industry must speak out about the potential threat of Solvency II and press for application of the proportionality principle, says Valerie Alexander
