All Editorial articles – Page 61
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InterviewsFerma hits the big smoke
On 29-30 September the Federation of European Risk Management Associations will hold its biennial seminar in the London Hilton Metropole
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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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InterviewsGlobal bribery risk increases
New UK bribery laws could reverberate around the globe. Catriona Munro writes
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FeaturesMaking a crisis out of a drama
As the swine flu pandemic monopolised international news headlines and governments bulk-bought vaccine, companies across the world prepared themselves for the worst. Thankfully, the worst has not materialised, but lessons can still be learned, says Tony Dowding
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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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FeaturesEnd the duvet day
Absenteeism can have a devastating effect on a business’s health, yet experts say many employers do not appreciate the scale of the problem and are failing to diagnose the reasons behind excessive sick leave, writes Neil Hodge
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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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FeaturesEvolving threats
As political risk uncertainty rises, the threat landscape is changing. StrategicRISK has teamed up with ACE to find out what tops your list of concerns and what you’re doing to mitigate them
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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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Special ReportsFrench firms must reevaluate risk profiles
A dramatically different risk environment obliges companies to reassess their exposures, conference hears
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Special ReportsPhilosophy lessons from the crisis
A philosopher's speech to the opening session of Les Rencontres had the audience wrappped in thought
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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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AnalysisWhat’s the biggest risk to recovery?
Is it squeezing the budget too quickly or delaying doing so for too long?
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Online onlyOECD welcomes Obama’s financial plan
New rules could help to avoid another financial crisis
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Special ReportsAMRAE goes to the beach
Full coverage of the Rencontres 2010 in Deauville is available here
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Online onlyEcuador orders insurers to repay $19.4m
AIG and Allianz both impacted by the decree from the insurance regulator
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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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InterviewsObama plans to boost financial oversight
President says he is prepared to “fight” the lobbyists
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FeaturesTools for change
Tony Dowding sheds light on risk engineering and explains how a process associated with property protection can help firms fine tune their liability exposure
