All Editorial articles – Page 39
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AnalysisWar in Libya
Gaddafi's strategy increases risks to civilians and critical infrastructure, says a leading forecaster
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AnalysisTotal cost of Japan disaster could be $300bn
The total losses to the insurance industry will rival hurricane Katrina
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AnalysisThe finalists are here
StrategicRISK shortlisted the best entries for this year’s European Risk Management Awards
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Case StudiesIs nuclear apocalypse being overhyped?
The unfolding nuclear crisis in Japan, while worrying, is a classic example of the media hyping up a risk and causing more problems
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Analysis22 charged under US bribery laws
150 undercover FBI agents used in the largest FCPA investigation ever
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CommentPerspective on the Mactavish report
Alexander Oddy and Paul Lewis from Herbert Smith give their view on an alarming new report about the insurance placement process
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AnalysisCommercial insurance “not fit for purpose”
Claims disputes as a result of inadequate disclosure are set to rise in a post-crisis era, according to leading research
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Online onlyJapan: Insured losses could be $35bn
Initial estimates peg the insurance loss at between $15bn and $35bn
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AnalysisEconomy picks up but risks escalate: Advisen
As the economy improves risk profiles are getting worse, warns new research
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GraphicsRisk Financing: Chain reactions
An increasingly complex world is putting supply chains under more pressure than ever before. Can insurers respond with the type of cover that global businessess need?
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FeaturesHow to: Ten things you should know about the Bribery Act
The new UK Bribery Act is a big deal. It’s a complex and far-reaching piece of law and if something goes wrong, the buck stops at board level. Read on for the top 10 ways to protect your organisation
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CommentBribery Act delay
Risk managers tell me they are still concerned about the Bribery Act even though it’s been delayed a couple of times now
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CommentLibya evacuation
It was impressive to see how quickly BP responded to the escalating violence in Libya. I interviewed Richard Fenning, CEO of Control Risks, and asked him what his clients are most concerned about with the deteriorating situation
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CommentPeter Den Dekker
The Ferma president and Dutch risk management veteran explains what makes him happy and sad as well as life’s most important lessons
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AnalysisExpect Mideast expropriation, expert says
Harm to assets is also likely as a result of fighting between loyalists and pro-coup militants
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AnalysisItaly most exposed to Libyan oil imports
Around a quarter of the oil Italy consumes comes from Libya. But many other countries are reliant on Libyan oil resources
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AnalysisChristchurch quake will cost over $1bn
The quake, which had its epicenter in the city, has reportedly killed 65 people
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CommentMaking connections
Joining the dots between risks can help businesses to seize opportunities
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AnalysisMiddle East: Key judgements
Exclusive Analysis explains how it thinks the political risk situation will evolve in North Africa and the Middle East as well as the impact for business
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GraphicsRisk Atlas: Human Rights
Maplecroft research spells out the scale of human rights abuses worldwide – and the role of multinationals in fighting against it
