RM News
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Political risk hits US brands in South Asia
If there are any risk and insurance managers still out there who don’t think that politics can play a significant…
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Parametric solution planned for Philippines disaster financing deal
The Asia Development Bank (ADB) has proposed a second $500m contingent disaster financing multiyear programme for the Republic of the…
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Helvetia restructures for international growth and adds risk management to board
Swiss insurer Helvetia said a new corporate structure from 1 July will reflect its growth in international markets, while elevating…
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Alstom becomes latest firm to register French captive
Train manufacturing group Alstom has become the latest company to register a reinsurance captive in France under new rules that…
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Amrae names new board members
French risk management association Amrae has chosen four new board members during its general assembly, when the organisation also celebrated…
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Brazilian states return to court to double dam collapse compensation to $19.5bn
A Brazilian court has been asked to more than double compensation payments from mining companies Vale, BHP and their joint…
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International SOS warns of ‘burnout epidemic’
International SOS has warned of a “burnout epidemic” that employers must address by transitioning from reactive crisis management to proactive…
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Risk managers want software providers to integrate more AI tools
The 2024 Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS) report by Amrae shows that risk managers are broadly happy with the software…
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Early construction project engagement critical to mitigate climate risks
A panel during Commercial Risk’s Construction Risk Management Europe Conference urged construction companies to get technical experts involved much earlier…
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UK market must innovate rather than exclude emerging risks: BIBA
The UK insurance market must do more for its buyers and clients to close the protection gap and cover new…
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Survey suggests risk management losing gains made since pandemic
A survey from Origami Risk finds that risk professionals feel their company has deprioritised risk management over the past year,…
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UK arenas face heightened terror threat, says Pool Re, as Martyn’s Law remains in draft form
It is “almost certain” that terrorists have the intent to conduct attacks against arenas across the UK due to their…
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UK tells firms not to pay ransoms in cyberattacks
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has urged companies not to pay ransomware demands, warning that payment does not…
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Property rates easing; insurers press for liability increases: Rims Riskworld
After more than a year of sharp property insurance rate hikes and six years of sustained price increases, commercial insurance…
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QBE report uncovers mental health risks in UK construction industry
Half of UK construction workers have worked in dangerous environments while suffering from mental health issues, according to recently published…
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More European corporates buying supply chain cover: Allianz Trade
Demand for supply chain insurances from European corporates has increased, according to Allianz Trade, as global challenges continue to affect…
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Over 50% of exporters considering moving supply chains due to geopolitical risk
More than half of corporates globally are considering relocating supply chains because of geopolitical risks, according to Allianz Trade as…
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Nordics come top in global cyber security poll
Nordic countries Finland, Norway and Denmark ranked as the lowest risk for cyber threats, followed by Australia and the UK,…
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UK data protection regulator says ‘no excuse’ for breaches
The UK’s data protection regulator has warned it will take enforcement action against organisations that fail to protect personal data,…
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France tables drought insurance reforms for 2025
France said new rules to increase supervision of insurance claims assessors when evaluating damage to properties affected by drought will…