All StrategicRISK Global articles in October 2007 – Page 4
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Online onlyGuidance on UK Corporate Manslaughter Act published
Justice Minister: Law will ensure proper accountability - when very serious management failings lead to people being killed
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Online onlyIsle of Man publishes review into island’s captive market
Report emphasises need to raise island's profile as jurisdiction of choice for international financial services
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Marsh expands property risk consulting team
Chris Houston appointed as senior consultant in its property risk consulting team
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MSHA warns miners of hazards due to cold weather
The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) warns miners and mine operators about hazards due to colder weather
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Online onlyFEMA funds relocation of displaced Katrina/Rita households
Program will reimburse eligible applicants for relocation expenses up to $4,000
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Online onlyUK councils must act now to cope with future flooding
Professor David Crichton warns against any further building of new houses on flood plains
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Online onlyPiracy attacks rise
Nigerian and Somalian coasts become more dangerous, IMB backs move to refer situation to UN Security Council
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Online onlyFraud costs rise 40%: PWC survey
The average direct financial loss to companies has risen to US$2.4m from US$1.7m during the period 2005-2007
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Online onlyTwo new bluetongue cases spotted
The two new cases are within the current bluetongue protection zone
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Online onlyMajor gaps in U.S. pandemic preparedness: Report
Report identifies gaps in U.S. preparedness for treating and caring for children during a possible pandemic flu outbreak
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River Place II forms captive insurer in New York
Captive will insure a large residential project in midtown Manhattan
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Online onlyDecline in nonfatal workplace injuries continues in 2006
The rate in 2006 was the lowest since the workplace injuries and illnesses survey was first conducted in 1972
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Online onlyNew workplace recovery centre opened in Surrey, UK
SunGard Availability Services has opened a 65,000 sq ft workplace recovery centre in Leatherhead, Surrey
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Aon Risk Services appointment boosts New England region
John Willett appointed MD at firms Boston office
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Online onlyU.S. Court imposes sanctions in Chevron personal injury lawsuit
Follows August ruling that cancer claims were fabricated
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Online onlyEC plans improvements to freight transport in Europe
Proposals to create European freight-orientated network
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AHJ boosts Norwegian presence
Alwen Hough Johnson purchases 60% stake in Norwegian broker
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Online onlyHouse labor committee passes legislation to end sex discrimination
Employment Non-Discrimination Act approved by a vote of 27 to 21
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Online onlyDuPont appeals $196.2m punitive damages case
DuPont was ordered to pay damages for deliberately dumping dangerous heavy metals on an industrial site
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Online onlyUK farmers could lose £30m in major avian flu outbreak: Aon
EU regulations impose gap between government compensation and wholesale profit says broker
