All Catastrophes articles – Page 9
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FeaturesSeal of confidence
Dan Trueman discusses how businesses can protect their key intangible assets
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By hook or by crook
From Enron to Worldcom to Madoff, the last decade featured a number of momentous frauds and scams. But, as Andrew Leslie discovers, those profiting from people's desire to make a quick buck is not just a modern problem
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FeaturesStorm on the horizon
Think back ten years - had you heard of social networking sites? Thought not. More change is certain this decade, but it won't come risk-free, as Sarah Edlington reports
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FeaturesSeat of power
Tougher corporate governance standards have changed how risk managers work, says Neil Hodge. Why, they've even been known to change boardroom thinking...
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FeaturesProtect yourself
With financial collapse usually comes a steep rise in executive liability claims, and yet the hard market expected for 2009 never materialised. But there is still scope for things to change in 2010? Thibaud Hervy at HCC takes a closer look
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AnalysisBusiness urged to cut links with Iran
Companies face increased pressure by US-based lobbyists to cut business ties with the Iranian regime
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Online onlyRisk management leads to lower losses in energy sector
Report reveals fewer major losses in the energy infrastructure industry has reduced insurance costs
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Five killed in Connecticut plant explosion
Explosion was the result of a gas leak that occurred while testing lines
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Elevated political risk continues into 2010, says Aon
18 countries downgraded in this year’s political risks map
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InterviewsYemen terror threat to remain
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) will be hard to extinguish given the endemic nature of instability in Yemen, says Anthony Skinner
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FeaturesBorn free and equal
The multinational that abuses its power in poorer countries risks financial losses, litigation and reputational ruin. Yet shocking cases of exploitation still occur. It is time to take responsibility, says Nathan Skinner
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FeaturesDangerous results
2009 was a relatively mild year for natural catastrophes, with losses well below average. But with the tragedy in Haiti in January, and rising global temperatures continuing to put certain regions under pressure, there is no cause for complacency, argues Nathan Skinner
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InterviewsNew decade, new health risks?
Over the last decade pandemics have been the cause of most concern, but other kinds of health risk are increasing
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FeaturesOut of sight, out of mind
Employers may be well-versed in the duty they have to ensure a safe environment for their staff. But what about the safety of employees sent away on business trips? Andrew Leslie looks at the potential risks and what companies can do to mitigate them
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Online onlySwine flu not a “fake” pandemic
WHO responds to claims it created a hoax to boost drug sales
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Online onlyBanks lobby against “Obama’s plan”
Senior banking executives are to use the World Economic Forum to get their message across
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Online onlyEurostar sales grow despite travel chaos
The train operator ended the year with a crisis but overall 2009 sales were up
