Insurance
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Harder market needed to counter interest rates in Germany
German risk managers will not be happy to learn that credit rating agency Standard & Poor's has urged insurers to…
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Fears over cybercrime rising among EU consumers
Internet users in the EU are very concerned about cyber security, according to a Eurobarometer survey published last week.
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Business still underestimates weather losses and risk solutions on offer
The impact of volatile weather on businesses' profits is on the rise and the link between unexpected weather patterns and…
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Sovereign risks persist for Italian insurers amid weak non-life growth: Fitch
Fitch Ratings said this week that the eurozone sovereign risk continues to negatively affect Italian insurers because of the significant…
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Commission tightens key EU corporate tax rules
The European Commission has proposed amendments to key EU corporate tax legislation in a move that it hopes will significantly…
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Risk and competition to drive innovation in 2014
The competitive insurance market and a growing awareness of intangible risks are likely to drive further product and service innovation…
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EU pressures US government to respect European data rights
The European Union pushed US politicians this week to provide EU citizens with the right to legal redress to protect…
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Warning for emerging markets on urban development and natcat risk
The rapid growth in the number of people living in cities and urban landscapes is increasing the world’s susceptibility to…
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African agriculture initiative wins award
The Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture is the recipient of the first Aon Client Innovation Award, which aims to showcase…
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News in brief
New east African visa, Broker network expands, More piracy attacks on west coast and African port upgrade.
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Skills shortage is corporate risk – comment
Finding the right staff for your business is never just about having the right qualifications. Having evidence of a certain…
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AM Best takes view on east Africa
Demand for terrorism cover is likely to increase in east African countries after the recent terrorist attack in Nairobi, according…
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Priceless assets – sector focus: Employment
An unprecedented amount of foreign manpower is being sent to Africa as corporations from South Africa, Europe and beyond attempt…
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Willis and Gras Savoye ramp up Africa push
Willis and Gras Savoye are becoming ever closer as they use their combined presence in Africa to good effect.
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A focus on areas of expertise
Commercial Risk Africa’s Editorial Director Adrian Ladbury met Joe Onsando, Chief Executive Officer of Aon Africa, and Darlington Munhuwani, Head…
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Facilitating the deals
John Hoggard, of RFIB, talks to Commercial Risk Africa about its plans. The key to success will be in demonstrating…
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Don’t forget the basics – Smita Malik, Clements Worldwide
CRA met Smita Malik, of Clements Worldwide, who warned that risk managers must remember the essentials when designing risk management…
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Black gold fuels Ghana’s future – country focus: Ghana
There is a mood of optimism across Ghana fuelled by the discovery of oil in 2011 but, as Liz Booth…
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Keeping your feet on the ground – Lukas Müller, Swiss Re
Upping the levels of knowledge will be key to Africa’s continued success, along with increased understanding of the insurance markets…
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Guardrisk purchase by MMI could solve its rating risk
Following the news that MMI is to buy Guardrisk from Alexander Forbes, Fitch Ratings has maintained South Africa-based Guardrisk Insurance…