Expert Views – Page 35
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AnalysisGilbert Canameras to open AMRAE 2015 with new cyber tool announcement
In an interview before the conference, the president of the association reveals what is behind its new cyber tool and plans for a new training programme
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AnalysisGrowth opportunities at its highest in the UK compared to other EU countries according to 1,322 chief executives
Chief executives also highlighted the US, Germany and China as the most important countries for growth, but say they are concerned by a shortage of talent
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AnalysisWillis Aerospace boss promoted to chief broking officer of new GB unit
Philip Smaje will be responsible for driving broking strategy
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AnalysisReputation, cyber and business interruption risks top AGCS’s risk barometer
Loss of reputation and brand value and cyber crime have both leapt up the risk table to second and third place respectively, after business interruption
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AnalysisInsurers liable to pay €84,000 to each victim of downed AirAsia flight
The Indonesian financial services authority said insurers are liable by law to pay out compensation
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FeaturesChina: Why the most populous country on earth is shaping the global economy
With GDP and growth envied by many Western countries, China is increasingly shaping the global economic landscape
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AnalysisSupply chain: what companies should do to ensure their suppliers deliver
As supply chains grow in complexity and businesses become increasingly interdependent, firms need to be more proactive in managing the risks along the chain
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AnalysisHow supply chain management has evolved since 1990
Supply chain management has advanced in recent years to copy with the complex risk landscape, but there are still lessons to be learned
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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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AnalysisRisky business: why sparks must fly to innovate
Greg Orme, author of The Spark, explains why failure, chaos and the courage to take creative leaps are far more rewarding than playing safe
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Online onlyEU updates air safety list
A total of 308 airlines are fully banned from operating in Europe and passengers can use it to check airline safety when traveling in other parts of the world
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Analysis3-D printing: will new technology still end up in old-fashioned liability?
Supply chains may never be the same again, but new problems are bound to arise
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AnalysisAviation sector faces new risks and rising cost of claims
Despite a measurable improvement of safety practices, aviation risk managers face new challenges, such as a talent shortage, cyber risk – AGCS
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AnalysisHow risk management can prepare firms for so-called 'Black Swans'
Black Swans are highly improbable, often unforseeable, game-changing events, such as the disappearance of Flight MH370. So, how do they affect the practical world of risk management?
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AnalysisJLT bolsters US Specialty with stake in energy business, Alliant
The acquisition follows recent announcement of the group’s aim to expand its US Specialty capabilities in energy, construction and financial lines
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AnalysisThe biggest corporate blunders of recent years – and how to prevent them in the future
From Tesco’s ill-fated expansion into the US, to Nokia’s and Blackberry’s failures to move into the smartphone market, André Spicer, of Cass Business School, explains how executives can guard against five common business errors
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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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Online onlyEU and Singapore conclude investment talks
Agreement is the first deal between the EU and a South-East Asian economy and is a stepping stone to greater engagement between the EU and South-East Asia
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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
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FeaturesWhat risk managers at multinationals are doing about carbon emissions
With punishment taxes on the horizon, companies are discovering the commercial benefits of cutting carbon dioxide emissions. Chief risk officer Carl Leeman gives a snapshot of what his firm is doing in this space
