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Spotlight on: bird flu and the risk it could spread to humans

The FAO, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) are urging countries to work together across sectors to prevent the spread of bird flu

Case study: How Taprobane Seafood Group are using parametrics to protect against nat cats

A new and innovative parametric structure is allowing shrimp farms in Sri Lanka to protect themselves against multiple weather risks not covered by traditional insurance

Shipping threats are evolving - here’s what risk managers need to know

Shipping losses hit a record low in 2022, but a jump in fires, shadow tanker fleet and economic uncertainty pose new safety challenges

Inflation drives up cost of vessel, cargo repairs

The rising prices of steel, spare parts and labour are all factors in the increasing cost of hull repair and machinery breakdown claims

WTW launches ports and terminals risk forum

It is collaborating with the University of Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies to develop an index of risk disruptors

AGCS: Bigger ships, bigger exposures

Suez Canal incident shows ever-increasing vessel sizes exacerbates marine and supply chain risks

Suez backlog presents further disruption

Brexit, the pandemic and recent Suez Canal blockage have brought into question lean manufacturing philosophies

Reducing risk from a changing ocean

Leaders from across the political, economic, environmental and risk sectors gathered in Bermuda in May for the first Ocean Risk Summit

Blockchain insurance buying tech unveiled for Maersk

The first blockchain marine insurance transaction, between shipping company AP Møller-Maersk and insurers MS Amlin and XL Catlin, was the topic of debate at an event in London today