Features – Page 15
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FeaturesThe way ahead
With the theme of this year’s FERMA forum being the future of risk management, Lee Coppack looks at how the risk manager’s role is evolving in Europe
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FeaturesGaining credit
Throughout the production and supply chains, credit lubricates transactions. But oiling the wheels is getting more difficult now, Tony Dowding writes
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FeaturesThe underwriter evolves
The factors that drive underwriters are changing, and corporate insurance buyers who adapt will make their companies a more attractive risk, says Raj Ahuja
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Sing your praises
Risk management is under attack as companies seek to cut back. Risk managers need to take every opportunity to show what they deliver, says Garry Taylor
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FeaturesWhen 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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Get your facts straight
Collating information on claims and ‘near misses’ can improve your risk profile. Simon Challis reports
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Not all they seem
Tony Dowding looks at how companies can prevent and deal with false and exaggerated claims
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Under pressure
Chaired by Nathan Skinner, this round table discussion in association with AXA looks at the current challenges facing risk management practitioners
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FeaturesDanger in the chain!
Companies continue to be brought down by the demise of a key supplier. Neil Hodge provides some guidelines on avoiding the pitfalls
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Global analysis
Regulatory approaches to insurance vary throughout the world, even among countries that are in the same region. Nathan Skinner summaries some of the differences
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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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FeaturesRefreshing 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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FeaturesThe cost of corruption
Nathan Skinner reviews anti bribery and corruption measures – and discusses just how effective they are
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FeaturesThe Cyprus connection
Producing fake products is a useful source of income for organised crime and terrorist groups. And Cyprus, a relatively small island in the Mediterranean, is starting to play a pivotal role. Alan Waring explains
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FeaturesJust what is meant by Enterprise Risk Management?
Stephen Roberts, Eddie McLaughlin and James Maxwell describe the elements that make up best practice
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FeaturesThe dilemma of dissent
Unpalatable news is rarely welcome in the boardroom – and may not be believed. Nathan Skinner interviews HBOS whistleblower Paul Moore
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FeaturesRising 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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FeaturesCommunication, understanding and transparency
Economic recession and turmoil in the world’s financial markets have ensured that risk management is high on the agenda for most organisations. Klaus-Otto Bick tells Sue Copeman the reasons why risk management is paramount in his organisation and outlines his approach
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FeaturesTackle cyber security
Despite all the warning signs, many businesses are still failing to take cyber security seriously, says Neil Hodge
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FeaturesChanging markets
Chaired by Nathan Skinner, a roundtable discussion entitled changing markets took place at AXA Corporate Solutions Switzerland’s client and broker gathering on March 31 in Zurich
