Risk Management
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Clear strategy, communication and scenario planning critical for implementation of Solvency II for captives
Captive owners need to think as seriously about the softer management matters surrounding captives as the technical details, Jonathan Groves…
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South American risk landscape improving but prepare for big differences warns Gil
Latin America is a much easier place in which to do business than in the past, but European companies are…
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Don’t be fooled by common language in Brazil
Language may not be a big barrier for Spanish companies that are trying to make a splash in the fast…
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Risk appetite and tolerance in the spotlight following changes to UK corporate governance code
As individuals, we often talk about ourselves as being risk averse or risk takers, and the same is true of…
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The song remains the same-Comment
It surely comes as no surprise that during the last risk management conference I attended in 2011 the word ‘insurance’…
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Slovenians seek improved standards through Ferma membership
The Slovenian Association of Risk and Insurance Management (SI.RISK) was confirmed by the local authorities as an ‘official’ representative association…
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The captive question
Tony Dowding asked a group of leading captive managers and other experts what they believe will be the key considerations…
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Retreat, enhance or tidy up are core options for captive owners under Solvency II
Captive owners have some big decisions to make as the implementation date for Solvency II draws closer. Jonathan Groves of…
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Airmic casualty benchmarking survey reveals buyers’ concerns
Global casualty insurance programmes have felt little impact from global economic and political uncertainty, according to the second annual casualty…
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Solvency II and capacity top European risk managers’ fears finds survey
Fast-growing global specialty insurer Torus, that only this week announced an agreement to acquire the continental European business of CV…
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Communicating deeper uncertainties and living with micromorts
David Spiegelhalter classes himself as a professor of risk encouragement. In fact, he is Winton Professor for the Public Understanding…
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China offers bigger supply chain risk than Japan as insurers continue to eye opportunities
Reports from PwC and Aon Benfield published this week underline the huge potential of the Chinese insurance market but also…
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Susep announcement looks like success for Ferma in Brazil
Controversy about changes to the Brazilian reinsurance market rules have taken another twist as the authorities announced a new rule…
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Global business continuity survey shows sharp rise in supply chain problems
Almost nine out of ten companies, or 85%, have suffered such a supply chain interruption in the past twelve months…
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Niche brokers occupy sweet spot in increasingly specialised world claim German experts
German risk managers may increasingly prefer the services of small and medium-sized brokers to those of the market leaders despite…
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Improved risk management vital for renewable energy sector
The renewable energy sector needs to improve risk management and access alternative sources of capital as operational risks rise and…
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Corporate Round Up
Torus expands again with Starr renewal deal, AXA top management changes and Swiss Re’s economic forecast for insurers
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New Chief Executive for XL’s insurance segment
Greg Hendrick is to become Chief Executive of XL’s insurance segment after the retirement of Dave Duclos, the current insurance…
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Institute of Risk Management elects new chairman
Richard Anderson has been elected chairman of the board of directors of the Institute of Risk Management (IRM). Mr Anderson…
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UK announces cyber security strategy that may help develop insurance cover
The UK government has announced a multi-pronged initiative to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime. Ostensibly the Cyber Security Strategy…