Risk Management
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Protests fall in Latin America
The number of protests in Latin America fell 26% in the 12 months to April and was 9% lower than…
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Insurers call for EC to pull new AI liability rules
Europe’s policymakers should withdraw the proposed AI Liability Directive, which will create legal uncertainty and increase the compliance burden for…
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UK law for employers to prevent sexual harassment goes live
UK employers are now legally required to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and hold those responsible to account, under…
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Microsoft sees uptick in AI attacks
Microsoft is warning of a growing threat from nation state cyberattacks and artificial intelligence (AI). According to the recently published…
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Aerospace firm Safran gets go-ahead for French captive
The first transfer of a captive business from Luxembourg to France could be underway as French authorities agreed a new…
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Budget dashes industry’s hopes for UK captive announcement
Hopes that the UK government would use yesterday’s budget to announce a much-anticipated consultation for a captive regime in the…
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Aon calls for cyber innovation to ‘multiply and magnify’
Closing the cyber protection gap will require innovation in coverage and distribution, according to an Aon-hosted cyber risk webinar. The…
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Hiscox study reveals rising reputational damage from cyberattacks
Almost half (47%) the number of firms that suffered a cyberattack in the last year found it more difficult to…
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UN issues stark warning on national climate plans falling short
Current national climate plans “fall miles short” of what’s needed to avert climate chaos, according to a new report from…
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Europe’s insurers call on EU to support solutions for systemic cyber risks
Europe’s policymakers must support discussion for greater cooperation between the public and private sector to address catastrophic cyber risks, according…
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Risk Frontiers Benelux 2025
AI and its impact on the risk and insurance community has become a hot topic in recent times and will…
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NGOs claim German meat giants support deforestation via supply chain
Germany’s trade agency (the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control – BAFA) is being urged to investigate three…
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Growing number of firms signing up for TNFD voluntary reporting
The total number of companies and financial institutions committed to getting started with voluntary reporting of their nature-related issues, in…
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Trending construction exclusions call for greater contract scrutiny
The modernisation of finalising insurance for construction projects by automating applications could cause legal headaches later, and much of the…
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Macquarie Insurance Facility launches rent-a-captive
A new rent-a-captive insurance solution for property and casualty related risks has been launched by Macquarie Insurance Facility, one of…
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Survey calls for regulations to control bullying at UK firms
The majority of UK financial services firms would welcome more regulation on workplace bullying and harassment because they lack confidence…
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Verisk models PFAS liability losses at €10bn-€24bn in Germany, France and Belgium
PFAS environmental-related liability losses across Germany, France and Belgium could total between €10bn and €24bn, according to a joint report…
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Dali shipowners settle DoJ Baltimore bridge action for $100m
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has reached a $102m settlement with the Singaporean owners of the vessel that crashed…
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Mining firm BHP finalises $31.7bn dam settlement with Brazil
Anglo-Australian mining firm BHP has confirmed a R$170bn ($31.7bn) settlement has been reached with Brazil’s government and public authorities for…
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Firms must mitigate negative consequences of ‘political anxiety’ on workforce
With an unprecedented year of elections and escalating political instability worldwide, organisations need to proactively mitigate the detrimental effects of…