Features – Page 7
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Rage against the regime
The risk of conflict and political violence is increasing in size and severity for multinationals
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Legal focus: Preserving assets
A practical look at some of the procedural options open to a victim of fraud in England, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates
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Multinationals require enhanced claims services
Claims services must adapt to the globalised corporate arena, says AGCS board member, Alexander Mack
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Leading brokers Willis, Aon and JLT on managing risks in retail
After some lean years, prospects are slowly improving for retailers, but they need to keep up with constantly evolving risk landscapes
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Is achieving 100% supply chain traceability possible?
Cass Business School Professor ManMohan Sodhi makes the case for full supply chain traceability, although it may not be practical for all firms
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Global elections set to heighten political risks
As people around the world cast their votes in a variety of important polls this year, businesses must prepare for considerable change in the geopolitical risk landscape
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Growth of Big Data a big challenge for business
The real challenge for businesses is extrapolating value of the constant growth of Big Data
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Future of risk management: modern risk leaders
A new generation of risk managers is emerging, enterprise-wide risk advisers who take on a holistic approach
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Future of risk management: new risk culture
Risk leaders consider how the 2008 financial crisis, globalisation and technological advances have changed the risk manager’s role
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Businesses urged to improve continuity plans as Ebola spreads
As Ebola spreads through West Africa, companies with operations in the region should check their continuity plans, but avoid panicking as, although the disease has no cure, their employees are unlikely to catch it
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Food industry faces nanotechnology consumer test
Highlighting nanomaterials and allergens in food and drink products is a serious risk for the industry, according to ACE
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‘Captives are beginning to take off in Asia’
Paul Owens, who was named head of the newly formed Willis global captive management business at the start of 2014, explains why an increasing number of companies are looking to Asia to establish new domiciles
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Extraordinary year for natural disasters and extreme weather
Increasingly volatile weather is becoming a global trend and businesses need to be prepared for extreme and unprecedented disruptions
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Missing MH370 crisis handling threatens reputation
An assessment of the potential impact on Malaysia Airlines following the disappearance its flight to Beijing
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Captives: Guernsey captive managers seek new growth opportunities in challenging market conditions
The Channel island continues to lead the way with captives, protected cell companies and insurance-linked securities, while offering certainty against the prevailing Solvency II regime
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Emerging-market multinationals consider captive insurance
Tomorrow’s captive owners are likely to be based in India, China or Brazil
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Aon and Manchester United: Beyond business
By working together on an initiative to help disadvantaged young people Aon and Manchester United are providing a helping hand for those who need it most
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Aon and Manchester United: The Aon United philosophy
Aon’s relationship with Manchester United helps drive its own internal thinking and attitudes
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Aon and Manchester United: Leading from the front
The relationship between a global broking giant and the biggest football club on the planet goes far deeper than mere sponsorship and is very much a business “partnership”
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Risk management for modern era
Profile: Carl Leeman The chief risk officer for Katoen Natie understands the risks facing us in the digital age … and he’s keen to spread the message