Risk Management
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French risk and insurance management community leads the way on cyber
The French risk and insurance management community deserves a big pat on the back for its ongoing efforts to sort…
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Singapore’s cybersecurity bill passed in parliament
A bill designed to make Singapore’s critical services more resilient to cyberattacks has been passed in parliament. The Cybersecurity Bill…
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Updated ISO 31000 released
International risk management standard ISO 31000 – Risk Management Principles and Guidelines – was updated on Friday to address new…
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WEF steps forward with plans to combat the big risks
At its latest gathering in Davos, the World Economic Forum (WEF) put forward several initiatives it believes will help address…
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Losses and GDPR drive demand for cyber cover in France
Demand for cyber insurance is growing in France, boosted by large cyberattacks and changing regulation. But French corporate insurance buyers…
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Cyber risk management falls behind threat level, finds Marsh survey
Businesses are more concerned about cybersecurity today than two years ago, according to a new global survey from Marsh and…
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Captives coming of age in Asia
The use of captives as a strategic risk management tool is under development in Asia. The penetration of captives on…
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Ferma plans moves to boost cyber insurance
Ferma is planning guidance on buying cyber insurance to help risk managers obtain cover that better reflects their needs. Following…
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AMRAE publishes GDPR and cyber research
The French risk management association AMRAE has published a technical guide to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), with more…
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Pool Re rolls out premium discount scheme for buyers
UK terrorism reinsurer Pool Re has launched a terrorism risk assessment tool for medium-sized and large businesses to measure their…
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Shell wins latest Nigerian court case
Oil major Shell has defeated the latest legal bid by thousands of Nigerians to have damages claims over pollution dealt…
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Confidence is a major risk factor
Confidence among businesses and consumers can make or break economies and should be factored into any risk approach, according to…
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Rise in recall alerts sparks new levels of government interest
The number of European motor recall alerts has risen 150% since 2012 to 372 notifications in 2016, with food recall…
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Survey finds vulnerabilities in corporate IT risk training
Some 44% of large companies believe the Internet of Things (IoT) has the most potential to disrupt IT risk management…
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Consumers link data risk to buying decisions, reveals new poll
Some 78% of European and US consumers said they consider a company’s reputation for handling customer data before deciding to…
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Water crisis continues to pose risk for conference plans
The International Union of Marine Insurers (IUMI) is the latest to comment on the Cape Town water crisis, promising its…
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Business across Africa set for major boost as trade barriers brought down
The African Union is about to sign a historic agreement that will effectively tear down trade barriers across the African…
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17 new captives licensed by Bermuda in 2017
Bermuda saw 17 new captives licensed in 2017 to bring the total active captive insurance licences to 739 on 31…
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USA Risk appoints new president and CEO
Captive management firm USA Risk Group has appointed Stephen Roseman as president and CEO. He will lead USA Risk’s operational…
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UK government presses for Africa mining investments
The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) has been promoting its Africa Infrastructure Board, which aims to put the case…