All Strategic Risk Global articles in June 2010
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Features
The perfect space storm
As solar activity hots up, could we be heading towards another massive sun storm? The effects of such a superstorm could be devastating to the technology-dependent modern world - we need to up our sun protection, says Nathan Skinner
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Lessons in leadership
Risk managers now have more chance than ever to move up to the board – and StrategicRISK has launched a campaign to help them to get there. As Nathan Skinner writes, it’s all about acquiring the right skills
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Boards failing to engage in risk, research shows
Boards at a surprisingly large number of UK corporations are delegating responsibility for risk management rather than taking direct ownership of it themselves, according to initial findings emanating from research carried out on behalf of Airmic
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Analysis
Ferma leader underlines closer teamwork efforts with Airmic
Airmic and Ferma (the Federation of European Risk Management Associations) are working together more closely than ever, said Ferma president Peter den Dekker in his opening address to the Airmic conference in Manchester
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Comment
Paul Moore
Pay closer attention to cultural issues. You can have the best governance processes in the world but if they are carried out in a culture of greed, unethical behaviour and an indisposition to challenge, they will fail.
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Photo Gallery
AIRMIC 2010
StrategicRISK brings you photos from the stands and floor of the 2010 AIRMIC conference in Manchester
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Interviews
Video: Industry leaders speak at Airmic 2010
Watch StrategicRISK's short interviews with leading risk professionals
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Reputation tops risk manager concerns
Reputation is now a greater priority than insurer solvency, according to Airmic members
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Forwarned is forearmed
The threat from organized criminals is increasing and becoming more violent
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Analysis
Board’s failing to take ownership of risks
Risk managers worried that senior management are not taking risk seriously
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Airmic wants insurance law reform
Airmic is spearheading an initiative to change the Marine Insurance Act of 1906
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Interviews
Chairman Interview: Paul Howard
Paul Howard, Airmic chairman, talks to StrategicRISK about his tenure at the helm of the UK’s risk and insurance management association.
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Analysis
Marine piracy – the risk is growing
The failure of anyone to make a sustained impact on Somalian piracy is leading to increasing risk
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Infographic: BP oil spill
Here's a massive infographic explaining everything to do with the Gulf oil disaster
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BP receives rating downgrade
Two rating agencies lower their credit ratings by one notch as cleanup costs from the Gulf oil spill mount up
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Report: State of the Eurozone
Financial crisis is still a lingering threat to global economy, says Towers Watson
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Risk managers give their verdict
Insurers and brokers are rated on their levels of service in StrategicRISK's annual risk manager survey. See the results first here
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Agatha wreaks havoc in Central America
First tropical storm of the hurricane season strikes