All Liabilities articles – Page 34
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FeaturesTerror 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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AnalysisEurope-wide rules on pesticide residues to strengthen food safety
New rules should improve food safety, but they may also increase waste
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FeaturesEmerging issues
Nathan Skinner chairs a discussion on the issues that will be important for 2009 and beyond
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FeaturesInsuring 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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Online onlyHijacked tanker likely to pay ransom
There is no alternative to paying the £10m ransom if crewmen’s lives are to be saved, says Lord Levene
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AnalysisTrigger litigation
The High Court delivered some clarity over who pays for asbestos-related claims
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Employers win clarity on asbestos liabilities
The High Court ruling makes clear that EL policies in force at the time of a claimants exposure will pay out
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Online onlyHigh Court removes insurers’ asbestos get-out
Reed Smith says the ‘landmark’ ruling clears up a grey area around historic liabilities
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Online onlyNew administration spells uncertainty for AIG
Italian risk managers raise doubts over the future of AIG’s European insurance operations
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US restructures AIG's financial support
Government purchases $40bn of preferred stock, lowers the interest rate on the loans, and buys mortgage-backed securities and CDOs
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Marsh launches five new products
The new products spread risk across a number of carriers
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AIRMIC Portfolio
Valuable views on law reform
The law may say one thing and voluntary codes another, often diametrically opposed
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FeaturesConflicted directors on thin ice
Danielle Harris warns that new UK rules could force directors to stand down or risk possible claims
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AnalysisClimbing the Wagon Mound
Who is responsible for the £700m in losses caused by the Buncefield exlposion?
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FeaturesClaims waiting to happen?
Every year, traffic accidents around the world cause about 1.2m fatalities and 50m injuries. But there are other victims, say Monika Gruber and Marion Schwehr, as insurers are becoming
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FeaturesTwelve steps to better security
Some organisations are struggling to comply with the payment card industry’s new set of standards on data security. Nathan Skinner explains
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European Round-upWhat is happening on the UK discrimination front
Employers can be liable for sexual harassment by a third party, says Anca Thomson
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Online onlyReinsurance rates will harden in 2009
Due to major losses and more demand for capacity E+R Rück expects rates to rise significantly
