All Liabilities articles – Page 10
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InterviewsA chance to be heard
The captive insurance industry must speak out about the potential threat of Solvency II and press for application of the proportionality principle, says Valerie Alexander
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InterviewsCo-operation is key
Pierre Sonigo insists that captives deserve preferential treatment because of their unique role in insuring non-insurable risks and improving risk quality
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AnalysisWilling to listen
The European Commission is happy to hear the concerns of the captive insurance community about Solvency II, finds Nathan Skinner, but there is still considerable uncertainty and a lack of preparation
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FeaturesThe new pollution
Once just a ‘low likelihood’ technical concern, environmental liability is now seen as a standard business risk, moving fast up the priority list. More companies are considering using their captives
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InterviewsInfographic: BP accounts for 97% of US refinery safety violations
Safety inspectors cite two BP refineries 760 times for safety violations
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InterviewsSupreme Court ruling will reduce class-actions
Judgment will substantially reduce the exposure of non-US companies to high value damages awards, says RPC
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InterviewsMore supervision of company culture, urges FSA
FSA chief outlines how to regulate company culture
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Online onlyBudget 2010: Companies face higher insurance costs
The UK Chancellor’s budget will directly increase the costs of providing employee benefits, said Mercer
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Online onlyBudget 2010: Insurers warned not to overlook IPT hike
Costly compliance mistakes could ensue, says FiscalReps
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InterviewsBank levy will hurt UK competitiveness
PWC says levy could lead to migration of business activity from UK
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InterviewsKeep your eyes on the prize
Risk managers have a golden opportunity to step up into a strategic board advisory role – if internal auditors and other finance professionals don’t get there first. But there are ways to fight back, as Alex Hindson, deputy chairman of the IRM, tells Nathan Skinner
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AnalysisA.M. Best downgrades BP’s captive
Guernsey based Jupiter downgraded to A (Excellent) with negative outlook
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FeaturesAnders Carlsund, chief executive, S:t Erik Försäkring
S:t Erik Försäkring was the first public sector captive insurance company in Sweden. Based in Stockholm, it provides cover for activities run by the capital city. Nathan Skinner spoke to chief executive Anders Carlsund
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Online onlyAirmic wants insurance law reform
Airmic is spearheading an initiative to change the Marine Insurance Act of 1906
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FeaturesHow to: Deal with the Bribery Act
Marsh and Kroll hosted a recent event debating the impact of the UK’s new Bribery Act on businesses. Here’s what happened
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InterviewsPreparing for climate change
Climate change is a crucial issue for public sector organisations.
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FeaturesHow to: Protect customer data
Public trust in the ability of many organisations to protect customer details is in freefall. So why do so many still rely on inadequate traditional defences, such as a firewall or anti-virus systems? Neil Hodge investigates
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FeaturesHow to: Understand eco-labels
An overabundance of eco-labels and soft testing criteria is making it hard to consume responsibly. Are these green seals losing their clout? Nathan Skinner investigates
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FeaturesHow to: Respond to rising liabilities in Europe
The USA may still be the spiritual home of D&O litigation, but Europe is not too far behind. Class actions are becoming more common and the need to settle claims quickly is greater than ever. Luckily, say David Walters and Géraud Verhille, the D&O market has a history of adapting ...
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FeaturesThink forward, think risk
Enterprise-wide risk management and the increasing role of risk management in corporate strategies dominated the recent RIMS annual conference in Boston. Professor Jean-Paul Louisot reports
