All Risk Type articles – Page 3
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AnalysisFailure to innovate led to collapse of BHS and Austin Reed
BHS lacked an online strategy and was selling out-of-date products, while Austin Reed struggled to attract younger customers
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AnalysisThe rise of the grey society
A mushrooming global population is heralding a new era for risk. How individuals and businesses react to longevity risk now is of crucial importance
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FeaturesBA flight collision puts spotlight on drone risks
Safety questions raised after flight was hit by a suspected drone
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AnalysisMultinationals' supply chains hit by recent earthquakes
Businesses halt operations as they assess damage to manufacturing plants
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AnalysisCyber cover may be worthless if employees are responsible for data breach
Insurers may be able to reject claims arising out of malicious acts by employees
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AnalysisHow can risk managers reduce claims numbers?
Improved risk management and enhancing claims defensibility can help win the battle
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AnalysisEU updates air safety list and lifts Philippines ban
A total of 232 airlines are banned from flying in the EU and passengers can use the list to check airline safety when traveling in other parts of the world
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AnalysisEU agrees revised directive on insurance sales
The new rules will change the way in which insurance products are sold
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AnalysisWhat are the business risks of investing in Russia?
As sanctions were imposed on Russia for its role in the Ukraine crisis, capital has flown out of the country and M&As have dwindled. With sanctions likely to remain in place for a while, should businesses stay away or will ignoring Russia as an investment destination prove a short-sighted strategy?
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AnalysisTwo EU countries under scrutiny for not complying with energy rules
Greece referred to court and Germany given final warning for not transposing the Energy Efficiency Directive
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AnalysisFive EU countries asked to terminate intra-EU bilateral investment treaties
Treaties deemed incompatible with EU law as they are based on nationality
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AnalysisEU releases tax havens blacklist
The list includes Hong Kong and Brunei in Asia, Monaco, Andorra and Guernsey in Europe and various Caribbean havens
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AnalysisHow can freezing orders help protect assets?
Freezing orders are effective devices for parties seeking to protect assets fraudulently misappropriated particularly as the English courts are willing to be flexible to ensure the injunctions are effective
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AnalysisEU launches public consultation on corporate tax transparency
Companies could be required to disclose taxes they pay in every country where they operate
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AnalysisRegulation and macro-economic factors biggest concerns for C-suite executives
Survey also shows only 40% executives believe the financial sector’s ability to manage risk has materially changed for the better in past 12 months
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AnalysisHerbert Smith Freehills and Airmic produce briefing on Insurance Act 2015
Paul Lewis, partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, explains what policyholders should know about the changes and how to prepare for the Act coming into force next year
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RegulationAre you ready for new EU product safety rules?
With new legislation forthcoming, firms need to start preparing now and ensure they and their supply chain understand compliance requirements
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AnalysisWhy investment treaties can help manage risks
How can businesses with global operations use international investment agreements to manage their political, economic and country risks?
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RegulationWhat cyber security lessons can be learnt from recent hacking scandals?
Technology solutions are not the only options to protect businesses from a cyber breach
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AnalysisA first package of third-country equivalence decisions adopted under Solvency II
Decisions take the form of delegated acts and concern seven countries
