Risk Management
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UK government pledges new investments into Africa post-Brexit
UK prime minister Theresa May has promised an extra £4bn in investment funding for Africa after Brexit. She also pledged…
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African countries create closer links, easing cross-border trade risks
Operating across African borders has long been tricky and added considerable costs to business, as well as creating serious risks…
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Hospitality industry a prime target for cyber threats
The hospitality industry across Africa offers many opportunities for hackers and other cybercriminals. According to PwC South Africa in its…
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Surviving a political crisis
Political risk is a major challenge for any business, as risk managers across the continent fully appreciate. However, the Zimbabwe…
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New cannabis industry insurance offering as US captive interest grows
North American insurance broker HUB International Limited has launched a cannabis insurance and risk services offering under its agribusiness and…
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Companies warned of increased glyphosate litigation risk following Monsanto ruling
The recent ruling against chemical company Monsanto over its glyphosate-based Roundup product is likely to lead to heightened product liability…
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Social media has doubled impact of reputational crises, finds Aon
The impact of reputation crises has doubled since the introduction of social media, finds research by Aon and Peatland Analytics...
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Book your space in Nairobi
Developing skills and nurturing talent remains one of the great challenges for business across Africa, including within the risk management…
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Microsoft Corp’s captive insurer settles with Washington state insurance department
Microsoft Corp’s captive insurer has agreed to pay $876,820 to the Washington state insurance department to cover unpaid premium taxes…
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Cayman signs memorandum of understanding with NAIC
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners…
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Rated captive segment continues to outperform commercial sector – AM Best
The rated captive segment remains exceptionally strong and continues to outperform its counterparts in the commercial casualty segment, according to…
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July drought in Europe to cost at least €3.5bn, Aon
Drought and wildfires across Europe last month are set to cost a minimum €3.5bn in economic losses...
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Glyphosate: Science on trial
The world's most popular weed killer, Glyphosate, is being placed under the microscope by scientists, regulators and plaintiff lawyers. Despite…
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Arms trade thriving in Horn of Africa, increasing risks in the region
Reputational risks for businesses and for foreign investors are on the increase as the arms trade steps up a gear…
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Marsh names new international and UK client advisory leaders
Marsh has appointed Giampaolo Scarso to the newly created role of client advisory services (CAS) leader for its international division,…
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Nigerian risk association strengthens ties with banking group
Nigeria’s Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) have signed a memorandum of…
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Combatting financial crime must be a priority across Africa
Combating bribery, money laundering and tax evasion should be a priority if Africa has to finance its transition to middle…
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New Chinese body cracks down on market confusion acts, trade secrets and web misconduct
The Chinese government has continued its crackdown on market confusion acts, trade secret infringement and internet-related misconduct, and is focusing its…
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Human error sparks high number of data-breach notifications in Australia
Risk managers need to focus as much on people as machines when working out how to prevent data breaches, because…
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IMRF to expand search-and-rescue training across Asia on back of Malaysian success
The International Maritime Rescue Foundation (IMRF), the charity that prevents loss of life in the world's waters, has held a…