North America – Page 19
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AnalysisJLT bolsters US Specialty with stake in energy business, Alliant
The acquisition follows recent announcement of the group’s aim to expand its US Specialty capabilities in energy, construction and financial lines
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AnalysisThe biggest corporate blunders of recent years – and how to prevent them in the future
From Tesco’s ill-fated expansion into the US, to Nokia’s and Blackberry’s failures to move into the smartphone market, André Spicer, of Cass Business School, explains how executives can guard against five common business errors
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FeaturesResource scarcity a raw deal for risk managers
Rapid population growth and geopolitical tensions are elevating resource scarcity to a completely new level
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AnalysisFull steam ahead on the fastTrack
Kathryn Wallin will hand over the baton to Pam Joshi in February next year and the incoming chair speaks exclusively to StrategicRISK about her plans at the helm
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FeaturesFirms are failing to address increasing corporate travel risks
Corporate growth in emerging and commercially underdeveloped markets is heightening the risks of business travel
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FeaturesWhat risk managers at multinationals are doing about carbon emissions
With punishment taxes on the horizon, companies are discovering the commercial benefits of cutting carbon dioxide emissions. Chief risk officer Carl Leeman gives a snapshot of what his firm is doing in this space
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AnalysisAndrew Kendrick on why ACE is boosting its multinational claims service
Insurer makes three key appointments in a bid to enhance its “cross-border claims handling service”, says ACE’s European president
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FeaturesRisks versus opportunities in oil-rich Nigeria
AIG, JLT and crisis prevention firm, NYA International examine the risks of operating in Africa’s emerging marketsPart of a multinational risks series supported by
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AnalysisLockton’s cyber specialists join JLT
The broker’s new hire marks the fourth round of appointments to its US speciality unit
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AnalysisJim Pearce takes the helm at JLT’s new US specialty business
Following a series of new appointments at the broker’s newly formed US unit, Pearce is the latest to join JLT
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AnalysisFM Global’s Chris Johnson to become executive vice-president
A new EMEA lead has been hired to replace Johnson as he takes on a new role with the insurer from October
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HeadspaceFive minutes with Bertrand Piccard – DVS 2014
The man responsible for the first solar-powered airplane capable of flying around the world talks to StrategicRISK about the risks lessons learnt from a revolutionary plane
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Features"We must raise the number of women at board level" − ACE chief
ACE Group country president France, Nadia Côté says the industry can benefit from greater diversity at every level
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AnalysisRSA Singapore and Hong Kong sale: ‘This is clearly us somewhat out of the picture in the region’
Insurer’s chief operating officer Paul Whittaker talks exclusively to StrategicRISK about the story behind the sale of the insurer’s Singapore and Hong Kong branches, its remaining regional interests and its future in Asia
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AnalysisMarsh appoints new managing director for risk management practice
Thadd Wallace departs Willis to lead the broker’s global risk management division
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AnalysisEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: AWAC chief on RSA Hong Kong and Singapore purchase
Scott Carmilani tells StrategicRISK that $215 million RSA purchase will provide Allied World with more underwriting staff who understand APAC
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AnalysisEbola outbreak: businesses advised to activate continuity plans
As more cases of suspected imported Ebola are detected, businesses are asked to assess pandemic plans
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AnalysisDPAs: A new weapon against corporate crime
Deferred prosecution agreements have just been introduced in the UK. How do they work and how will other jurisdictions view them?
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AnalysisACE creates new cyber role for European business
Kyle Bryant has been appointed regional cyber manager Continental Europe
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AnalysisInformation risk remains misunderstood
Mid-market firms are not managing their information risk effectively, which is limiting their ability to grow and innovate
