Risk Management
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Interconnected risks ‘larger and more frequent’, warns RIMS
Impacts from interconnected risks are becoming “larger, faster, and more frequent”, warns US risk management body RIMS. Publishing a report…
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Retailers braced for spike in cyberattack risk
The majority of retailers are bracing themselves for an increase in cyberattacks this coming holiday season, suggests recently published research.…
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Political risk signals heating up for 2025
Global corporates need to pay close attention to key political risk signals going into 2025, according to Verisk Maplecroft, with…
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Solutions to emerging risks must be sustainable, says AXA XL’s Veyry
Today’s changing risk landscape presents insurers with growth opportunities, but solutions for emerging risks will need to be sustainable, according…
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AIG appoints chief risk officer
Global insurer AIG has confirmed the appointment of Christopher Schaper as chief risk officer for the group. Schaper has been…
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Shell wins appeal against 2021 emissions reduction ruling
Energy firm Shell has won an appeal against a 2021 landmark ruling that ordered it to cut its global carbon…
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Energy firm SSE calls out insurers on renewables
Disruption and change is required in the insurance industry if it is to fulfil its role in supporting the energy…
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Gallagher Bassett names captive, claims leaders
Gallagher Bassett Services, the claims and risk management subsidiary of Arthur J Gallagher, has named Ajay Sinha as managing director…
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Agers on the up as it celebrates 40th anniversary
Spanish risk management association Agers celebrated its 40th anniversary this year with a growing membership, increasingly dynamic activities and co-hosting…
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Agers leader backs reunion with Igrea
Spain is an anomaly among Europe’s risk management sector as the country has two associations representing the profession. The leader…
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Big Spanish firms urged to help develop risk management across supply chains
Experts say that the risk function has made significant inroads at large Spanish companies since the global financial crisis and…
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Latin America presents risk and opportunity for Spanish firms
One of the big themes at the recent Ferma Forum in Madrid was how Spanish risk managers can help develop…
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Spain’s economy surprises but risks persist at home and abroad
Spain has been a beacon of economic growth amidst a struggling EU, surprising analysts and posting higher rates of GDP…
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Swiss Re study calls for greater investment in flood protection
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has called on public and private sector bodies to increase spending on flood protection measures as…
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Optio Group appoints group chief risk officer
Insi Davenport has been appointed to the newly created executive role of group chief risk officer at specialty MGA Optio…
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UK buyers buoyant on future of parametrics
Insurance buyers are still getting to grips with parametric insurance, and stress that it remains a bit of an unknown…
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Fresh lawsuit in Brazil contests BHP’s Fundão dam settlement
Organisations representing the victims of the Samarco Fundão dam collapse have filed a lawsuit in Brazil objecting to the $31.7bn…
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Financial institutions using transition plans to assess value
Financial institutions are increasingly reliant on comprehensive transition plans to assess value but greater standardisation is needed, according to new…
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Anra and Italian business worried about mandatory nat cat scheme
Italy’s risk management association Anra and those representing Italian business are concerned about the confusion that still reigns over the…
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Winemaker adds to growing number of French captives
Another company has set up a captive in France, adding to the recent string of French companies to make use…