All StrategicRISK Global articles in September 2007
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Satellites show gas flaring on the rise in 22 countries
Study says 22 countries increased gas flaring, 16 reduced it, and nine have maintained stable levels over a 12-year period
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European Round-upEC consults on sustainable industry
The European Commission has just completed a consultation on sustainable consumption and production and sustainable industrial policy. It will use the contributions received to prepare action plans on these topics. In a background document, the EC noted that current patterns of consumption and production are leading to the rapid depletion ...
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Report reveals large water saving potential in Europe
A European Commission report has found that water use in the European Union could be reduced by about 40%
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Online onlyMarsh boosts business continuity team
Vince West appointed managing consultant within business continuity team
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Lockton launches business resilience insurance
Designed to protect against emerging technology risks
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Online onlyEmployment Tribunal cases rise by 15%
The number of cases brought to UK employment tribunals in 2006-07 rose by 15% to 132,577
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Online onlyAviva: Perilous passengers put roads at risk
Naughty children, backseat drivers and barking dogs are driving three in five motorists to distraction
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Online onlyUK/US pilot launched to speed up processing patents
Patent Highway will allow applicants to request accelerated examination of a corresponding patent application filed in either UK or US
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Environmental crime doesn’t pay shows new report
Courts handed out more than 11 years behind bars, millions in court fines and more than 240 days of community service
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Aviva Spain announces new CEO
Ex-Grupo Santander director joins as head of Aviva’s business in Spain
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Online onlyCat reinsurance rates drop 6% in 2007
Guy Carpenter says market has stabilized in 2007 after tumultuous mid-decade catastrophes
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Hiscox: Inappropriate behaviour common in the workplace
A new survey has revealed that bad language, rude jokes, over familiar behaviour and sexual innuendo is common in the workplace
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AIG rebrands executive liability
AIG has announced that it will begin marketing its D&O, E&O, EPL, PTL and fidelity liability insurance under a new name
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Online onlyUK fire service invites disaster recovery firm to station alongside
Disaster recovery teams are being based alongside firefighters in a new initiative to provide a fast recovery service to victims of fire and flood
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Online onlyFortify your legal defences, advises employment lawyer
Employment tribunal cases last year rose by 15%, legal advisors warn employers to fortify their defences
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Online onlyGerman terror plot foiled, firms warned to stay alert
Homegrown terrorism is still rife and businesses need to be vigilant, according to Aon
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Online onlyHSBC back in court over discrimination claim
HSBC’s former head of global equities has refilled a £5m discrimination claim against the bank alleging misconduct
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Online onlyZurich buys Wrightway in Ireland
Zurich Financial Services Group has bought Wrightway Underwriting for an undisclosed sum
