Insurance Analysis & Opinion
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Managing the risks associated with workplace sexual harassment and misconduct around the world
Sexual abuse, harassment and misconduct continue to place higher up the political and social agenda globally, following a raft of…
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The insurability of regulatory fines and penalties – an Asian snapshot
As regulatory and criminal investigations into companies and individuals continue apace across the globe, so does the exposure of those…
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The right to be forgotten
The recent global focus on Facebook and Cambridge Analytica’s use of data and the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)…
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Hearing loss decision is music to claimants’ ears
The UK High Court has found a classical musician is entitled to damages after suffering 'acoustic shock' while employed in…
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UK Supreme Court widens the scope of actionable personal injury
The UK Supreme Court has broadened the scope of actionable personal injury, raising important implications going forward for employers, risk…
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International insurers get closer to French buyers
A number of international insurers have been looking to bring their expertise and products to commercial insurance buyers in France,…
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Hendrick needs to ensure AXA-XL deal delivers goods for customers and shareholders
News that AXA plans to buy XL Group for a massive $15.3bn came as a surprise to most in the…
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Gender pay reporting becomes business risk
As many will have noticed, organisations reporting their gender pay gap statistics have been creating negative headlines in the press.…
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Reinsurance sector fit to navigate troubled waters ahead: Kessler
As part of our Risk Perspectives series of interviews with leaders of the world’s biggest insurance and reinsurance groups, Commercial…
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Expertise, capital and innovation keys to success in corporate insurance market: SCOR
Expert underwriting skills, knowledge, vast capital and the variety of access points offered by leading global reinsurers such as SCOR,…
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Trend of environmental litigation against holding corporations on the increase
Environmental litigation against holding corporations for environmental damage caused by their subsidiaries abroad, globally, is increasing. In England, these claims…
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Market for de-risking pension schemes on increase
Since 2005, a market for de-risking of pensions schemes has steadily grown. In each of the last four years, more…
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Advertorial: The future of farming? Plant the sea
Could ocean ‘farms’ help supply an expanding population with nutritious food produced in a sustainable manner? Innovative operations in the…
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ECJ offers further guidance on compulsory insurance regime
There has been a seemingly endless procession of decisions from the European Court of Justice (ECJ), most notably Vnuk, compelling…
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UK motor industry begins journey to autonomous future
The UK is to begin its journey to an autonomous driving future in 2018, with the enactment of the Automated…
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Hold on to your seats for take-off in 2018
It is looking like 2018 will be a big year for the European risk and insurance management communities as they…
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Compulsory motor insurance is Vnuk’d
In a long-awaited judgment, the UK High Court has called for the UK to extend compulsory motor insurance to vehicles…
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Teamwork and early engagement deliver superior claims service
Efficient claims management and providing quick win-win solutions to all claims situations have become more important than ever in this…
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Insurance predictions for 2018 – Clyde & Co
Clyde & Co has produced its insurance predictions for 2018, suggesting that a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) could…
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Advertorial: Your refrigerator – appliance or accomplice?
If hackers are hungry enough for information, your refrigerator is not off limits. They are not interested in what’s inside…