Pandemic
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Healthcare systems could buckle under weight of Covid-19
Coronavirus (Covid-19) is more communicable than other global viruses the world has had to deal with and has a high…
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Covid-19 hits global risk management meeting calendar as CICA cancelled
The rise of coronavirus (Covid-19) is having a significant impact on the normal operation of the international commercial and corporate…
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Rise of Covid-19 underlines need to urgently rethink risk-reward balance
The unwelcome arrival of coronavirus (Covid-19) has once again shown how essential it is for organisations of all types –…
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Business urged not to take adversarial approach to supply chain Covid-19 problems
Aon’s Peter Kapler has urged the construction industry and wider business community not to take a short-sighted, adversarial approach to…
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EC calls for unity on coronavirus response as medical supplies run short and Italian cases spiral
The European Commission (EC) will possibly today make decisions on a joint procurement effort made on behalf of 20 EU…
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WHO calls for ‘robust’ containment and control action to tackle coronavirus as cases top 100,000
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reminded all countries of the world that only “robust” containment and control activities will…
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Atradius forecasts ‘mild’ impact on global economy but rising insolvencies from virus
The coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak will have a ‘mild’ impact on the global economy in 2020 but comes on the back…
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WHO director general calls for enterprise-wide approach to fight against Covid-19
World Health Organization (WHO) director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told international journalists late last week at a media briefing…
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European insurers well prepared to deal with coronavirus but credit market likely to take hit and harden
The European insurance sector is well positioned to deal with the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) on both the asset…
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IMF calls on governments to step up healthcare funding and ease tax burden to fight virus
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised governments the world over to step up their spending on public health systems…
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Life insurers face mounting costs from coronavirus despite improved risk systems
Credit ratings agency DBRS Morningstar has said the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) on life insurance claims should be “manageable”,…
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Risk managers should check liability policies now to prepare for virus claims
Risk and insurance managers worldwide will be currently focused on efforts to protect their employees from the impact of coronavirus…
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Buyers negotiate walk-away rights in coronavirus-hit M&A deals
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) could take longer to complete should coronavirus cause a prolonged period of disruption, according to James…
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Insurers grow wary of trade credit risk as coronavirus spreads
Trade credit insurers are beginning to moderate their risk appetite as the coronavirus (Covid-19) raises the threat of increased insolvencies…
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WHO calls for 40% rise in protective medical equipment to meet coronavirus-led global demand
Panic buying, hoarding and misuse of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as medical masks and gloves because of coronavirus is…
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World Bank’s pandemic bonds set to payout for coronavirus: DBRS Morningstar
The current coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak will likely trigger payouts for $132.5m in pandemic catastrophe bonds sponsored by the World Bank…
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International SOS says European firms must expect Covid-19 cases and offers key advice
Europe is well placed to contain the threat of the coronavirus (Covid-19), but businesses must test their continuity plans now…
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Travelex set for £25m loss from cyberattack and coronavirus
Travelex is expecting a £25m hit from the cyberattack that struck on New Year’s Eve and the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak,…
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AIR repeats warning over ‘significant’ underreporting of official Covid-19 numbers
AIR Worldwide has again warned that the number of global coronavirus (Covid-19) cases is likely much higher than official figures,…
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Ferma shares coronavirus risk management advice
Ferma has shared advice from member associations as they support risk managers across Europe on the coronavirus outbreak, and will…