Europe – Page 10
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Analysis
Directors warned ESG litigation set to snowball
One of the most high profile ongoing cases is the ClientEarth case against 13 directors of energy giant Shell
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Analysis
Crisis incidents in Europe grow at rapid pace
Even greater volatility is expected in 2023, driving threats including kidnap incidents and political repatriations
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Opinion
Is the cyber crunch behind us?
Financial Lines markets across Europe are experiencing rapid change as rates begin to taper off
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Analysis
HSBC buys UK arm of stricken Silicon Valley Bank
Deal rescues a key lender for tech start-ups in the UK and curbs fallout from the biggest bank collapse since 2008
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Analysis
Top three regulatory trends for the year ahead
Climate and ESG, cyber, and resilience are three major risk trends dominating the European corporate agenda
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Analysis
West must do more to counter Russian influence in Africa
Global security is threatened by shortages of grain and fertiliser, warn experts from KCS Group Europe
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Opinion
Where energy security meets human rights
Mitigating risk in rare earth metals supply chains is essential for a just energy transition, say Kevin Braine and Oliver Stern
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Analysis
Climate litigation becoming a corporate threat – Kennedys
Climate action group ClientEarth has taken energy giant Shell to the UK’s High Court
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Analysis
COVID BI disputes are denting insurer reputations, warns GlobalData
Over a third of UK SMEs cancelling BI cover in 2022 cited disputes business interruption claims
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Analysis
Construction firms take action as inflation and supply chain woes continue to bite
Three in five UK construction businesses have seen once profitable projects become unprofitable
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Analysis
Firms take stock after one year of Russian sanctions
There are many lessons to be learned from the rollout of the sanctions and ensuing compliance efforts
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Analysis
London cyber decoys attacked 91 million times in a month
Russia was the single largest source of attacks followed by Bulgaria, Monaco and Panama
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Analysis
AGCS outlines five risk drivers of political violence
Civil unrest risks has risen substantially, causing billions of dollars in property damage and business interruption
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Analysis
The Russian invasion of Ukraine: One year on
Lessons learnt include the need for more robust crisis management and better contingencies
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Analysis
UK property cladding risk dataset launches
It will enable insurers to better understand the risks posed by flammable cladding on highrise buildings
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Analysis
UK underinsurance crisis evident in 2022
Valuation firm finds that 75% of properties were underinsured in instructions received last year
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Interviews
Ransomware is a ‘potential wrecking ball’ for businesses
Reports suggest that the UK’s Royal Mail has refused to pay its $80m ransom to cybercriminals LockBit
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Analysis
National Grid spends £4 billion avoiding winter blackouts
The record spending highlights the need for more stable forms of power, with nuclear and renewable sources mooted
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Analysis
China spy balloon: Inflating tensions
The balloon controversies come just as the US and China were attempting to stabilise relations
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Analysis
Risk management essential to future-proofing supply chains
Businesses need a better understanding of multi-tier supply chains to limit the impact of disruption, says Chubb