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FeaturesThe 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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Online onlyNasa satellite tracks Gulf oil leak
This satellite picture shows the size of the Gulf oil slick
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Captive RiskDublin
CAPTIVES 202CAPTIVE PREMIUM gross written premium (2008) €1.84bn (Dima survey)LEGISLATION various acts and statutory instruments as listed on Central Bank andFinancial Services of Ireland (CBFSI) website, including guidance note ‘Operational Guidance on Prudential Requirements Applicable toCaptive Insurance Undertakings’CAPTIVE TAX RATE 12.5%FEES no application fee; annual fee dependent on premium volumeREGULATOR ...
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Online onlyHurricane Alex strikes Mexico
Texas escapes Alex’s wrath, biggest risk now is the heavy rainfall
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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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FeaturesA group activity
A new healthcare law in the USA could spark the growth of employee benefit captives, says Helen Yates
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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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InterviewsBank levy will hurt UK competitiveness
PWC says levy could lead to migration of business activity from UK
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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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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: 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: 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
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Online onlyInfographic: BP oil spill
Here's a massive infographic explaining everything to do with the Gulf oil disaster
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InterviewsBP 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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Online onlyAgatha wreaks havoc in Central America
First tropical storm of the hurricane season strikes
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InterviewsRethink and rebuild
As companies attempt to dust themselves down after the financial crisis, what role does risk management have in the recovery? Nathan Skinner puts the big questions to Zurich Financial Services’ group chief economist Daniel Hofmann
