All Editorial articles – Page 137
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Online onlyWorld Economic Forum releases Global Risks 2008
Highest levels of political and economic uncertainty for a decade
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Online onlyNew solar cycle brings increased risk for electrical systems
The number of solar storms is expected to build gradually reaching maximum by 2011/12, says NOAA
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Online onlyGAIG creates new environmental division
New division will provide coverage up to $25m in policy limits
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InterviewsNew chair for UK’s pandemic influenza advisory group
Sir Gordon Duff has been appointed external chair of the Scientific Advisory Group on Pandemic Influenza
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Consultancy predicts RM trends for 2008
BDO Consulting sees the following trends developing in 2008
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Online onlyMPs call for new laws to punish data loss
A group of MPs has called for Prime Minister Gordon Brown to introduce new laws which would punish those who put people’s data at risk
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Interviews
RIMS names new board member
Richard Roberts will oversee the enterprise risk management portfolio
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Online onlyUK firms need better data protection
Four percent of employees have lost important data, finds YouGov survey
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AnalysisTreat flood risk like terrorism, urges Pitt
The summer floods were a “wake-up call” for the UK; immediate action is needed
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FeaturesAchieving a double whammy
Fred Mundt, Alex Hindson and George Nassif describe how applying an enterprise risk management approach to product liability risk allowed an electronics materials company both to provide assurance to its customers and to achieve a big reduction in its insurance premiums
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FeaturesDestination Deauville
Amrae's January conference promises to be an interesting and entertaining experience
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FeaturesEffective Disaster Recovery
If fire, terrorists or hostile aliens zap your data centre, can you be back online before your business collapses? A good IT disaster recovery plan will be vital, as Carl Bradbury explains.
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FeaturesPresenting the FAQ
As the time comes to consider your entry for our awards, Sue Copeman answers your questions
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FeaturesManaging new risks
Which emerging risks do companies think are important? And are they doing anything about them? Nathan Skinner analyses the results of our readership survey.
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FeaturesManaging reputation and value
A disaster throws a spotlight on a company’s performance. Some recover quickly; others do not. Research into the share price of airlines following a fatal crash gives an indication of the reasons for the difference. Deborah Pretty describes the results.
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FeaturesTowards sustainability
What part can business play in making the change towards a sustainable economy? Nathan Skinner reports on a recent conference
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AnalysisUK coalition calls for common carbon reporting standard
An open letter addressed to the UK PM calls for the introduction of enabling powers in the Climate Change Bill for mandatory carbon reporting standards
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FeaturesCulture that Avoids Disaster
Six key areas of organisational culture are essential to prevent catastrophic incidents like the Texas City refinery explosion and loss of the space shuttle Columbia. By Scott Berger
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FeaturesFrom Soup and Beer to Drought and Downpour
Some 30% of businesses worldwide have some direct exposure to weather related risks and 60% have indirect exposure. By Jean-Christophe Garaix
