Emerging Risks
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AXA names new CEO of innovation unit AXA Next
AXA has appointed Jef Van In as CEO of AXA Next and group innovation officer, to replace Delphine Maisonneuve from…
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Ferma concerned by lack of progress on European pandemic solution
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (Ferma) is worried that efforts to establish pandemic pools appear to have lost…
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UK insurers given a year to improve operational resilience
Regulators in the UK have given financial institutions, including banks and insurers, a one-year deadline to improve their operational resilience.…
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Cat bonds: Why is the Italian horse not drinking?
Despite the relatively high exposure of Italian businesses to natural catastrophe risks, they remain underinsured and underprepared for events such…
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UNIBA expects German growth as insurance buyers explore options
UNIBA Partners, the Brussels-based global broker network, expects growth in Germany among in-house as well as independent brokers, as the…
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Lack of legacy and commitment to claims key for BHSI growth in Germany: Krause
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) launched into Germany in 2016 and is well on track to establishing itself as a…
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AGCS calls for partnership to tackle D&O and cyber challenges in Germany
German insurance managers should not expect a significant improvement in the directors and officers (D&O) insurance market this year, as…
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Companies must up game as business travel raises new risks and assessment challenges
Many companies will need to up their game to deliver duty of care as the expected return to business travel…
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Time to really focus on claims
The very reason why insurance is purchased by individuals and businesses is to ensure that they are ‘covered’, at least financially, when…
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CPRI market rising to the challenge on claims says BPL
The specialty credit and political risk insurance market (CPRI) continues to pay claims in this increasingly complex and volatile global…
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Brokers told to manage their reputations
For many years, insurance brokers have pushed companies to consider insuring their reputations. Now, a trade body in the UK…
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Half of UK corporates set to increase risk management focus on back of Covid-19
Almost half of UK corporates surveyed by Aviva expect to increase their focus on risk management this year, with roughly…
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Lloyd’s launches systemic risk platform Futureset
Lloyd’s has launched a new global platform called Futureset to help policyholders, insurers and governments tackle systemic risk. Launched in…
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Economics’ failure to tackle nature loss causing ‘extreme risks’, find landmark review
A failure in economics to value the natural world is causing “extreme risks” and demands a “fundamental” rethink, including a…
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Pandemic shakes up top risks facing global firms, finds AGCS Barometer
Business interruption (BI) has reclaimed its position as the top risk facing global firms, followed by a pandemic outbreak in…
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European firms name cyber as top risk for 2021 in AGCS poll
Cyber incidents have retained their position as the number one risk facing businesses in Europe during 2021, with business interruption…
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Risk managers urged to get involved in ESG risk
Risk and insurance managers have been urged to get out of their comfort zones and become more involved in tackling…
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Chubb creates climate sustainability role
Chubb has appointed Alexandra Waldman to the newly created role of climate sustainability manager. In her global position, Ms Waldman…
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Generali partners with specialist US renewables insurer to bring global solutions
Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) UK has partnered with specialist Power Energy Risk (PERse) to deliver global renewable energy…
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Airmic welcomes WTW’s partnership with social media data analyst Polecat
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has partnered with data analytics and social business intelligence firm Polecat Intelligence to help clients manage…