All Regions articles – Page 61
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AnalysisConcerns mount following Avian Flu in wild birds
In what ways are risk managers preparing for a possible disruption to normal business practices, Nathan Skinner finds out
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Online onlyVessel disabled and drifting mid Channel
Crewman with broken leg and non essential crew airlifted from vessel by coastguard helicopter
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Online onlyIngersoll-Rand records $277m charge for asbestos claims
Results from a $538 million increase in recorded liability for asbestos claims to $755 million
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Online onlyAvian flu confirmed in wild birds in Dorset
Defra confirmed highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 in three dead wild mute swans
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Online onlyCFA slams US insurers for overpricing and underpaying claims
US property/casualty insurers overcharge policy holders and underpay on claims, said a report from a consumer association that an industry group called ‘absurd’
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InterviewsUK train workers vote to strike
The union's executive will meet shortly to consider what action to call
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AnalysisWEF: Collaborative action required to respond to 2008’s global risks
Global risks are systemic and collaborative responses are needed to tackle their interdependency, says the World Economic Forum
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Online onlyAIG unit to pay $42.5m for environmental cleanup
Payment relates to four industrial sites formerly owned by Fruit of the Loom
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Online onlyNew solar cycle brings increased risk for electrical systems
The number of solar storms is expected to build gradually reaching maximum by 2011/12, says NOAA
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Online onlyGAIG creates new environmental division
New division will provide coverage up to $25m in policy limits
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Interviews
RIMS names new board member
Richard Roberts will oversee the enterprise risk management portfolio
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FeaturesDestination Deauville
Amrae's January conference promises to be an interesting and entertaining experience
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Catastrophe RiskFallout continues from UK floods
Verbal skirmishes have continued between the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the UK Government as a result of the £3 billion 2007 summer floods
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Catastrophe RiskA deceptive quiet: Exposures continue to rise
The final tally for the 2007 hurricane season was 14 named storms, slightly above the long term average, and six hurricanes
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Online onlyReview of SCIF uncovers ‘serious’ problems
An audit of California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) shows serious structural and operational deficiencies
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Online onlyRMS: Time slipping for decision over TRIA extension
Cancellation of Federal backstop could eliminate growth and availability of commercial terrorism coverage, says RMS
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AnalysisReputation and trust
What lessons can be learnt from the recent DEFRA/HMRC scandals? Garry Honey takes a view
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Online onlyHaulage group threatens fuel protests
A haulage industry pressure group has threatened demonstrations at UK refineries unless the government moves to cut fuel taxes
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Online onlyTax tops the list of worries for UK small businesses
New research from Hiscox reveals small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) under increasing pressure from tax burden and growing economic uncertainty
