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Tools 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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On 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
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Making 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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Inherent risk ranking: Why bother?
Richard Archer explores the concept of inherent risk ranking, and asks if it’s worth the effort
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Never miss a trick!
Nathan Skinner invites you to test your skills by playing our spot the fraud game
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A truly international approach
Nathan Skinner talks to Jorge Luzzi, worldwide director of risk management for Italian tyre maker Pirelli.
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When to call in the experts
Caroline Woolley and Martin Caddick say that claims experts, such as forensic accountants, can help plug the information gap and put companies’ claims policies in the context of business continuity
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Taxing issues
In Europe, the Kvaerner ruling set a legal precedent that companies must allocate premium to where the risk is located. Praveen Sharma examines the challenges and offers some helpful suggestions
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Refreshing the parts…
Nathan Skinner visits the giant Heineken brewery in Amsterdam and talks to Eric Bloem, the firm’s head of insurance
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Rising to the occasion
Last year, UK risk management association AIRMIC announced initiatives to promote better claims handling by insurers and to challenge the issuing of issuing reservation of rights when large claims are made. Graham Buck offers a progress report
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Risk management of vital records
Ian Keers looks at the implementation of risk management strategies to protect both electronic and paper records
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Winds of change for agricultural risks
Changing climate and commodity price trends are steering agricultural risk in a new direction. The result is a rethink of exposure, products and product design. By Thomas Heintz
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Terror trade
Kidnappers and extortionists use violence as a means to their financial or political ends. They pose a threat to both employees and corporate reputations. Nathan Skinner talks through the problem
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Insuring 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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Solutions not problems
A four pronged approach to supply chain risk management can improve resilience and the value of the insurance programme says Jim Carruthers
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Are you breaking the law?
Nathan Skinner addresses the thorny problem of the legality of multinational insurance covers
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ERM in uncertain times
The credit crunch is likely to make life harder for commercial insurance buyers but there are opportunities to create value as well, says Lindsay Cox
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Risk engineering
In a competitive environment, preventing loss is vital. Nathan Skinner garners the thoughts of five risk managers on the subject
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Withstanding the forces of nature
A country’s entire population cannot live in a few select locations that are not vulnerable to natural disasters, but good precautions can make any place more resilient. By Robert Morelli
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Delivering the promise
Nathan Skinner runs his eye over the multitude of risks faced by companies who neglect ethical behaviour