Environmental risk – Page 10
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AnalysisRSA incurs large losses of 409m
The insurer said the amount was ’slightly worse’ than it had planned for
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AnalysisInsuring emerging megacities – the risks and rewards
As urbanisation increases in emerging markets, how will this affect insurers and risk managers?
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AnalysisNations must tackle 13tn disaster protection gap
Insurance and related solutions can help, says Swiss Re
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AnalysisClimate change insurance risk rising: Bank of England governor
Mark Carney says insurers could be severely hit
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AnalysisManmade and natural disasters to puts $4.6 trillion GDP at risk across 301 cities – Lloyd’s
Lloyd’s Inga Beale calls on insurers, businesses and governments to work together to “to ensure that this exposure is reduced”
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AnalysisMega cities face a future of accident and air pollution damage
Urban sprawl is creating new challenges for insurers and city administrations and more robust infrastructure cannot come soon enough Part of a property and casualty risks series supported by
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AnalysisCould green construction really attract new business?
Green infrastructure is good for society and the environment and is increasingly touted as offering business benefits, but how feasible is it to construct green buildings? Experts from Balfour Beatty and Swedish construction firm NCC discuss the challenges
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AnalysisUK referred to court over poor waste water collection and treatment
Four agglomerations have inadequate treatment, one has none and in 10 waste water discharges into sensitive areas
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InterviewsZurich's geologist and chief risk officer John Scott flies the flag for mitigation in the battle against climate change
Geologist and chief risk officer John Scott flies the flag for mitigation, adaptation and behavioural change in the battle against climate change
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AnalysisThe increasing cost of nat cats in Saudi Arabia
Growing awareness of disasters in a historically safe country
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AnalysisHigh frequency of unusual weather poses serious threat to corporate’s finances
Up to a quarter of a firm’s revenues can be significantly affected by weather anomalies, says AXA Corporate Solutions’ Tanguy Touffut
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AnalysisFreezing weather resulted in an estimated gross loss of €129,000 for business – FM Global
Thomas Roche, Northern Europe operations vice-president, outlines top five steps against freeze damage
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AnalysisHow falling oil prices will affect insurers
Falling global oil prices could affect insurance rates and cause an exodus of expatriate staff from Middle Eastern insurers, warns A.M. Best
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AnalysisWhy firms should switch to green energy despite drop in oil prices
Tumbling oil prices may affect growth in the renewable energy market, but businesses should seriously consider switching to cleaner forms of fuel
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AnalysisVolcanic and seismic activity remain unpredictable and dangerous
In today’s globalised society, volcanic and seismic activity pose a high risk to global supply chains, meaning firms must understand their exposures to be resilient
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Online onlyEbola: EU announces medium/long-term support through development co-operation
Efforts should ultimately help contain, control, treat and defeat the disease
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FeaturesResource scarcity a raw deal for risk managers
Rapid population growth and geopolitical tensions are elevating resource scarcity to a completely new level
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FeaturesCorporates operating in Japan face a disproportionate amount of risks
Besides being prone to earthquakes and other natural disasters, Japan is threatened by its ageing, shrinking population and the possibility of regional conflict
