Insurance
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IT security rated top business threat as companies fail to adequately manage data risk: survey
Businesses across Europe and the US concede that their data is insecure and fear this is the single greatest threat…
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Corporate round-up
Marsh appoints former GCHQ man to advise on cyber, Norwegian Hull Club opens first London office, Chubb Global Markets appoints…
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Chubb names country presidents in continental Europe
Chubb has named its country presidents for continental Europe.
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Brokers see continued organic growth
The cost of several large mergers and acquisitions has seen Willis Group end 2015 with a fourth quarter loss, while…
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Raft of new EU data privacy rules demand risk management response
The EU is sending a strong message to European companies that data privacy must be taken seriously as it places…
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AGCS enters US primary D&O market and warns on cyber
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has strengthened its multinational directors' and officers' (D&O) offering by recently entering the US…
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No sign of end to soft conditions in London market: Fitch
Europe's insurance and reinsurance community can expect further reductions in prices this year, according to credit rating agency Fitch.
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P&I clubs must focus on underwriting discipline in challenging market: AM Best
Underwriting discipline in the marine protection and indemnity (P&I) sector will be tested during the February 2016 renewal period, according…
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Corporate round-up
Chubb Global Markets names marine leaders, Travelers Europe appoints Aaron Devitt as COO and Liberty appoints new CUO of specialty…
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D&O policies under scrutiny as German managers fear growing risk
Scandals such as the Volkswagen (VW) emissions case are having a detrimental effect on German managers from all industries and…
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Protectionism vs liberalisation: where next for insurance regulation?
Risk managers often bemoan the state of insurance regulation. They are concerned that the global web of complex and differing…
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Zurich plans big job cuts and Global Corporate shakeup as poor results hit
Switzerland-based Zurich Insurance is to seek further savings as it looks to turn around its loss-making general insurance business, and…
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Generali names chairman Di Genola as temporary CEO
Generali has announced that its chairman Gabriele Galateri di Genola will take over as the company's temporary CEO following the…
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Insurance development key to Nigeria’s economic growth
Strategies for reviving Nigeria’s economy would achieve the desired result if greater premium is placed on the insurance industry’s growth…
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Global survey reveals CFOs value ‘soft skills’ and collaboration
Chief financial officers (CFOs) not only want their teams to be well-versed in accounting principles but increasingly value “soft skills”…
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Offshore opportunities in a low crude oil price environment
Companies serving the offshore energy sector must accept crude oil prices are not going to bounce back soon and look…
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Interconnectivity increases as risks broaden
The annual risk report from the World Economic Forum maps the perspective of some 750 risk specialists around the world.…
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Volatile landscape reflected in South Africa report
Insufficient electricity supply, increasing corruption and skills supply were the top three risks at a national level identified by members…
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Global risk reports
Two new risk reports, one from an insurer and another from a broker, highlight the way African economies are exposed…
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Opportunity beckons for the well prepared
On 10 February 2016, Control Risks launches its annual risk report in Nairobi. Liz Booth takes a look at what…