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Analysis
COVID-19 continues to test supply chains
Pandemic is exacerbating trends such as cargo crime, man-made disruptions, and political protests, which all threaten supply chain resilience in 2021
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Analysis
Global climate stress test launches on Earth Day 2021
World economy set to lose up to 18% GDP from climate change if no action taken - Swiss Re Institute
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Analysis
Digital health sector overexposed - survey
More than two thirds lack insurance coverage for bodily injury claims arising from system failure or cyber breach
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Analysis
MS Exchange attacks to hit larger firms
Large firms in Germany and US at high risk of recent cyber attacks on the servers running Microsoft’s email services
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Analysis
BCPs must explicitly address civil unrest
Civil unrest is now the main political risk exposure for companies, with COVID-19 likely to fuel further disturbances
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Analysis
Bringing more women on board
Suzanne Sangiovese shares her thoughts on women’s risk leadership opportunities on International Women’s Day
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Analysis
US GDP forecast to grow 4.2%
Atradius anticipates a ‘robust economic rebound’ following the change of administration, but cautions that downside risks still remain
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Analysis
2020 nat cat tally hits $78 billion
Hurricane Laura caused an insured loss of $8 billion to 9 billion, the largest weather-related loss event - Willis Re
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Analysis
COVID-19 prompts “evolution in risk management”
Prior to COVID-19, a pandemic/health crisis was not a ‘top ten’ risk for 82% of firms globally - risk survey
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Analysis
In support of a green economy
Europe suffers from some of the most severe fossil-fuel-company insured losses in the world, according to PCS data
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Opinion
Financial firms face a risk reckoning
Are fines for poor risk management practices just a ’cost of doing business’, or is it time the sector upped its game?
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Analysis
COVID-19 tops travel risks for 2021
Violent crime, political instability, severe natural disasters and social unrest are among the other threats to companies and their staff
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Analysis
Catastrophe losses cost insurers $83 billion in 2020
Losses from secondary peril events are forecast to increase, driven by climate change - Swiss Re sigma
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Expert Views
Supply chains: Partnering to develop risk solutions
Supply chain complexity is particularly evident in the automotive sector, where lean production has created critical hubs
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Analysis
Global ransomware attacks rise 110% in September
Overall, there was a 40% rise in ransomware attacks in the first three quarters of 2020 compared to the same period last year
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Analysis
US businesses prepare for social unrest
Demand for political violence insurance soared ahead of the bitterly fought and as yet, unclear US election
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Analysis
Cyber: Staff admit to risky behaviour
Home working has increased cyber vulnerability, with 73% using company-issued devices for personal matters - Mimecast
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Analysis
Pandemic eclipses climate change - Future Risks
Climate change remained the number one risk in Europe but fell to third place in Asia and America
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Analysis
Cyber protection gap widening
Flattening market trend is “at odds” with a heightened threat environment - Guy Carpenter
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Analysis
2020 insolvencies jump amid COVID-led recession
Global corporate insolvencies are forecast to increase by 26% in 2020, led by Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain and UK in Europe