All Feature articles – Page 4
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FeaturesWorth the risk
It's never too soon to put in place a robust business continuity strategy. Marsh's Rod Ratsma outlines the benefits and explains the issues involved in setting up this crucial line of defence
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FeaturesERM affects ratings for insurers
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services believes enterprise risk management (ERM) is an important discipline that will continue to be crucial to the financial health of insurers, says Yann Le Pallec
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FeaturesOne size does not fit all
It is nearly two years before Solvency II becomes law. Nathan Skinner finds out why its much-advocated standard model for solvency capital requirements is not the answer for beleaguered insurers and why captives need their own set of rules
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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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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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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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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
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FeaturesA world of difference
Laws relating to directors' liability vary across Europe - while the spectre of US extradition looms in the background, writes Neil Hodge
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FeaturesInside the rating agency
In his only UK interview, Moody's whistleblower Eric Kolchinsky offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the rating agencies and warns Nathan Skinner that systemic problems are getting worse not better
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FeaturesCollective bargaining
As the European Commission proposes a system of collective redress, some critics fear a move towards US-style class actions says Neil Hodge
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On best behaviour
Financial pundits are asking why big corporates failed to anticipate the economic meltdown. Hindsight may be a wonderful thing, but companies' boards must take some responsibility says David Wilson. Now is the time to get the right dynamics in place.
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FeaturesBusiness uninterrupted
Contract certainty, reputational impact and handling post-loss issues were among the topics discussed at StrategicRISK’s recent question time on business continuity. Nathan Skinner describes the debate
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FeaturesCharting disaster
Following a year of economic turmoil and political tensions, Nathan Skinner highlights the global issues that will be on the world's risk register in 2010
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Under your controls
In the current climate, procurement teams must find a way to manage the uncertainty of supply price, availability and demand. Risk frameworks are vital but Andrew Leslie finds that the human touch should not be underestimated
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FeaturesSpecial Report: ERM
Against the odds in these litigious, recessionary times, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance is getting cheaper for many companies. Sue Copeman gets the full picture
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FeaturesMaking the investment fit
How can risk managers persuade their boards to invest in risk engineering when money is tight? asks Tony Dowding
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FeaturesOn thin ice!
Using pioneering ice-drilling methods, one survey team has made the most ominous predictions yet for the future of the polar caps. Nathan Skinner looks at the perils facing the Arctic – and those who explore it
