All Editorial articles – Page 95
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A geographical understanding of risk
The advent of satellite navigation and the birth of Google Earth, Google Maps and France’s Geoportail have alerted everyone involved in the management of catastrophes to the value of geographical information systems. By François-Xavier Goblet
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Hurricane risk at high resolution
We are using high resolution climate models and supercomputers to assess future hurricane risk to the United States and Caribbean at precision never before seen. By Greg Holland with James Done, Jim Hurrell, David Hosansky and Asuka Suzuki
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Insurance won’t respond to Irish pork scare: Broker
First party product recall insurance will not indemnify for the costs associated with contaminated pork products, said Miller
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Online onlyDioxin contamination sparks Irish pork recall
Ten of Ireland's pig farms have been contaminated by dioxin-tainted animal feed
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Dolmans defends ‘exaggerated’ vibration exposure case
Law firm says employers should scrutinise compensation claims closely
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Aon and Allianz launch joint insurance
New product designed to stabilise insurance portfolios, but it’s not available to financial firms
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Online onlyRegulation essential for economic recovery
Environmental coalition says the challenges posed by sustainability require a rapid transition to a green economy
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Online onlyHSE could drive telematics uptake
Cybit says that strict health and safety laws may raise interest in work related road safety technology
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Online onlyThe UK War Risks Club opens to international members
Becomes first international war risks mutual
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AIRMIC and insurers agree reservation of rights principles
Principles intend to clarify why a reservation of rights would be used and to improve dialogue between parties
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Online onlyAon launches new piracy protection
Says new insurance fills the gap in cover for the financial impact of business interruption
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Online onlyChevron cleared of human rights abuses in Nigeria
But activists hailed the case a victory in corporate accountability
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Credit safety nets are withdrawn
Businesses told to implement robust continuity plans or risk insolvency
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FeaturesWhat’s hot in 2009
Technology is an important tool for risk managers. Sue Copeman highlights eight areas where established and new technologies could be crucial in 2009
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FeaturesInsuring against the downturn
The economic downturn introduces new risks and emphasises old ones. Nathan Skinner investigates what is making companies cautious and how the insurance industry is responding
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Online onlyRecord numbers attend AMRAE
The French risk management association made some important moves to support its members
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FeaturesPaolo Rubini, director risk management, Telecom Italia & vice chairman, ANRA
Nathan Skinner quizzes one of Italy’s top risk managers on the challenges to his profession in a tricky economic climate
