RM News
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Captive owners reassured by Commission ahead of Frankfurt conference
Commercial Risk Europe holds its fourth Risk Frontiers seminar for readers today, this time in Frankfurt, Germany in partnership with…
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Captives will receive simplified and proportionate treatment under Solvency II–Van Hulle
European captive owners can rest a little easier in their beds tonight as Karel van Hulle, Head of Unit, Insurance…
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No time to take a rest as Solvency II remains on track for January 2014
Solvency II seems to have become increasingly complicated and confusing as it nears completion and thus more tricky for insurers…
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Social media at forefront of cyber risk shows Ferma survey
European risk managers rate damage to reputation through social media and theft of customer information as the largest cyber risks…
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Auditors do not want to step on risk managers’ toes, says ECIIA president
Internal auditors, as much as other risk professionals, are gaining stature in European companies, but they do not want to…
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Economic factors dominate Towers Watson’s latest extreme risk list
The economic risks of depression, sovereign debt default and hyperinflation top Towers Watson’s latest list of extreme risks as it…
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Maltese association to spread risk gospel on Island
The Maltese Association of Risk Management (MARM), one of Ferma’s two newest members, needs to raise the awareness of risk…
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Risk managers best beware of market in transition says Amrae study
A study of insurance market trends by Amrae has concluded that insurers are likely to become ever more focused on…
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EU firms lagging behind global competitors on innovation
Top European firms are lagging behind their global competitors when it comes to investment in innovation, research and development, according…
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Risk culture a ‘work in progress’ within most insurers finds IRM survey
The rise of Solvency II and the inclusion of analysis of enterprise risk management practices by the credit rating agencies…
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Risk management crucial in securing infrastructure funding says Glaser
With current macro economic and social conditions restricting investor and lender appetite for infrastructure projects, Dan Glaser, Group President and…
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Global programme compliance debate fuelled by database conundrum
Risk managers were warned at Ferma’s forum that compliance is becoming an increasingly important issue for their global programmes and…
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Political risk and regulations on the up but provide opportunities—JLT
Political risks and regulations are increasingly impacting upon global trade but can provide an opportunity for business if properly understood,…
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Risk management more in demand than ever says software expert
The role of the risk manager is growing in importance and demand for risk professionals is greater than ever before,…
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New Ferma president Luzzi says communication will be key to his tenure
Jorge Luzzi, Director Group Risk for Pirelli Worldwide, prioritised ‘communication, interaction and innovation’ as key features for his two years…
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Den Dekker warns insurers he will not give up on global programmes plan
As insurers gave a mixed reception to Ferma’s call for an industry-wide standard and database for global programmes during the…
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Solvency II could increase systemic risk and stifle innovation warns panel
The Solvency II Directive could fuel a herd mentality among insurance companies and increase systemic risk by promoting the widespread…
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More collaboration needed between buyers and carriers to drive innovation
Risk managers, brokers and insurers must increasingly work together and share insights in order to drive innovation, according to experts…
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Market tense but not at tipping point as capital remains strong-panel
Whilst there is a degree of tension in the commercial insurance market and signs of gathering pressure it is not…
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Migration forecast as captive owners wait for clarity from EC
European captive domiciles that will implement Solvency II are putting on a brave face about the potential benefits of the…
