Ben Norris
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CRE Insurance
Piracy at record high but Somali hotspot sees reduction in success rate
Piracy is at a record high in 2011 but an increased number of attacks by Somali pirates, the main perpetrators…
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CRE Insurance
Protection offered to fund directors as policing environment gets tough
Willis has launched a product that aims to offer liability protection to investment fund directors following a recent landmark case…
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Risk management crucial in securing infrastructure funding says Glaser
With current macro economic and social conditions restricting investor and lender appetite for infrastructure projects, Dan Glaser, Group President and…
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Association News
Global programme compliance debate fuelled by database conundrum
Risk managers were warned at Ferma’s forum that compliance is becoming an increasingly important issue for their global programmes and…
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CRE Risk Management
Political risk and regulations on the up but provide opportunities—JLT
Political risks and regulations are increasingly impacting upon global trade but can provide an opportunity for business if properly understood,…
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CRE Insurance
Corporate round-up
Mitsui Sumitomo hires AXA property owners’ team to boost real estate offering in UK, JLT confirms acquisition of Chile’s fourth…
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CRE Insurance
Initial EU infrastructure budget up by €42bn and PPP’s to be encouraged
In a move that will interest risk managers at construction companies the European Union’s initial budget proposals for infrastructure projects…
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CRE Risk Management
Risk management more in demand than ever says software expert
The role of the risk manager is growing in importance and demand for risk professionals is greater than ever before,…
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New Ferma president Luzzi says communication will be key to his tenure
Jorge Luzzi, Director Group Risk for Pirelli Worldwide, prioritised ‘communication, interaction and innovation’ as key features for his two years…
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Association News
Den Dekker warns insurers he will not give up on global programmes plan
As insurers gave a mixed reception to Ferma’s call for an industry-wide standard and database for global programmes during the…
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Association News
Solvency II could increase systemic risk and stifle innovation warns panel
The Solvency II Directive could fuel a herd mentality among insurance companies and increase systemic risk by promoting the widespread…
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Association News
More collaboration needed between buyers and carriers to drive innovation
Risk managers, brokers and insurers must increasingly work together and share insights in order to drive innovation, according to experts…
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Association News
Market tense but not at tipping point as capital remains strong-panel
Whilst there is a degree of tension in the commercial insurance market and signs of gathering pressure it is not…
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Association News
Den Dekker challenges Bipar, EC on disclosure
Disagreements have emerged between Ferma and Bipar, the European federation of insurance broker associations, about the protocol on disclosure and…
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Association News
Big improvements reported on Nordic ERM processes
Enterprise risk management (ERM) is improving in the Nordic region as companies catch up with their European counterparts, according to…
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CRE Insurance
Brand damage wipes out fifth of value
According to the latest research by specialist consulting firm Oxford Metrica over 80% of the world’s largest 1000 companies suffered…
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Asia
AXA targets Asia for big growth in corporate business
To support European risk managers at large multinational companies and follow the expansion of trade around the world AXA Corporate…
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Association News
Risk managers urged to grasp opportunity for broader role
Traditional risk managers risk being caught like ‘rabbits in headlights’ if they do not assume a broader role in their…
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Association News
Risk managers seek clarification on Solvency II, captives and IMD
The insurance industry is still not convinced about the new wave of regulatory changes to be implemented by the European…
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Association News
Looking to the future-Julia Graham
As well as dealing with a range of European issues Ferma is set to turn its attention to matters beyond…