All Regions articles – Page 43
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Online onlyMoody’s maintains AIG ratings
The rating agency said it is maintaining its current ratings following the $85bn rescue package
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Interviews
Sarah Poon wins IRM’s Best Student Award
Wins the award for her submission on risk issues in the Gulf economies
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Online onlyIndustry group applauds efforts to stabilise AIG
A Washington-based trade group welcomed the government's takeover
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Online onlyNo place for weapons in the workplace
RIMS responds to the rising trend of liberalising state gun laws
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Online onlyLehman files for bankruptcy
The investment bank becomes the latest high profile victim of the global credit crunch
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AnalysisProcurement – allies or adversaries?
What does the growing involvement of procurement in buying insurance mean for risk managers?
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Bluetongue detected in UK cattle
Defra announced the detection of Bluetongue in 18 imported cattle
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Online onlyFed bails out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Treasury said it would buy as much as $200bn in preferred stock in the mortgage companies
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FeaturesWho pays for hurricanes?
For decades residential and commercial property insurance policyholders in the United States have had a place to go if they are having difficulty obtaining coverage in the standard market. By Claire Wilkinson
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FeaturesWorking towards solutions for flood
Since 1980, Europe has suffered 17 catastrophic floods that have done at least $75 billion worth of economic damage in total. Only about 25% of these losses were insured. The devastating and costly events of 2002 and 2007 have spurred searches for better planning, precautions and financial solutions. By Lee ...
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FeaturesInfrastructure deterioration
Many parts of the US infrastructure such as levees, dams, bridges and roads have deteriorated to a point that they may not withstand a catastrophe or the use to which they would be put during a disaster. By Paul Mlakar
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Catastrophe RiskLooking for small birds in thick growth
Some events that take us by surprise may turn out not to be so unpredictable on reflection
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Catastrophe RiskFew US homes insured against flood
Mid West flooding expected to cost $20bn but no impact on insurers
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FeaturesStrategic planning to reduce flood impact across Europe
On 26 November 2007, the new European Directive on the assessment and management of flood risks entered into force. For the first time, EU legislation requires its members to plan strategically to reduce the adverse consequences of flood events on human health, economic activities, the environment and cultural heritage. ...
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Catastrophe RiskTornadoes 2008
Insured losses for 2008 have already exceeded losses for the whole of 2007
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Jury awards Mattel Bratz payout
Mattel wins a copyright infringement claim against MGA Entertainment, damages figure disputed
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Online onlyJewellery could be underinsured
Rising diamond and precious metal prices could leaver jewellers underinsured, warns Marsh
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Karen Clark assesses tropical cyclones
New tool for insurers to measure likely wind damage caused by tropical storms
