Special reports
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Ordering the chaos: how to manage connected risks
Getting to grips with interconnectedness means identifying the intricate links between the threats we face, then mapping, understanding and preparing for them. Our webinar sought to untangle this complex issue. Sara Benwell reports back.
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Construction insurance and surety – better together
While it is uncommon for contractors and project owners to place property and casualty insurance and surety with one carrier, there are great benefits to going ‘all in’, say BHSI’s John Roe and Geo Delisio.
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Special report: metals and mining risks
When Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) commits to a market, it thinks long term – and the evolving and sometimes volatile metals and mining sectors are no exception. Matthew Gooda, underwriting manager for metals and mining, shares his insights on these complex, large-scale industries.
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Special report: managing risks in the APAC fine art market
A dynamic Asian fine art market is attracting enthusiastic consumers and investors as its influence builds on the global stage. But the uniqueness of fine art is both blessing and challenge, and tailored fine art risk management is essential to protect such valuable one-off pieces.
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Climate risk survey 2023 results: how to boost board engagement
Our 2023 climate change survey shows businesses taking compliance seriously but falling short on funding, let alone real action. Can risk managers light a fire under such tepid board engagement?
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Special report: Climate change
Climate change is already here - so what now? Learn how organisations can start meeting the challenges head on and turn risks into opportunities
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Airmic 2023: The future of risk management revealed
Risk management will be characterised by embracing ESG, risk culture and smart use of artificial intelligence, according to Airmic’s Future of the Profession 2023 report.
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Special report: Climate change
Growing climate extremes are increasing our exposure to secondary perils
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Special report: Climate change
Climate change is a truly global risk. Why risk managers need to consider the physical, reputational and transition risks arising from climate change.
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Special report: Natural catastrophes
Risk managers and insurers are getting better at quantifying and evaluating earthquake risk.
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Risk engineering: Getting a big-picture view of risk
Risk engineering consultants can give management a clear idea of where the risks to their operations lie on a global scale and how to deal with them
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Special Report: Captive risks
This special report also looks at the impact of Solvency II and capitive domiciles serving BRIC economies
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Captives: Stuck in no man's land
What effect is the uncertainty surrounding the implementation of Solvency II having on the captive industry?
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Environment Special Report: Exposure issues
Many companies are completely unaware of the potentially ecologically damaging products and methods they employ, making it difficult to ensure they are covered for all environmental eventualities
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Handling cyber risk
Cyber crime is becoming an increasingly prevalent and costly risk, yet many businesses are woefully underprepared for an attack - a major business failing in this digital age.
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Chain reaction
As production becomes increasingly globalised, businesses need to consider how they would be aff ected if their suppliers or their suppliers’ suppliers fail to deliver.
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Know your own appetite
Mid-sized companies seeking to survive and grow need a competitive edge. You have to be able to demonstrate that you are managing your business better than your peers, and that means taking on risk as well as guarding against it.
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Captives Special Report: What do you cover?
Most captives are used to insure standard property and casualty risks, but if structured and financed properly, almost anything can be covered
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Property Special Report: A catastrophic six months
The events that dominated the headlines earlier this year show that it is not enough for organisations to predict such occurrences – they have to develop a strategy that plans for the full unfolding consequences
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Choked by the chain
The Japanese earthquake and tsunami illustrated the complex nature of global supply chains, and how businesses can be brought to a standstill by events a long way down the line. Risk managers need to know where their exposure lies