Risk News
44% of countries at risk of terrorist attack
Middle East and North Africa at greatest risk of terrorism and sabotage peril
Uncertainty around Solvency II is crippling investor confidence but regulation is still needed
Despite its delays, the proposed framework is still needed, according to S&P
Major projects under the spotlight: World Risk Day 2013
“To become a risk management champion, delegates need to take an holistic approach”
Marsh appoints Neil Irwin as new MENA insurance and risk management lead
Irwin to focus on widening the firm’s offering to an extended portfolio of clients, industries, and territories
Appointment: new technology risks underwriter joins Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
James Tuplin has been named as the firm’s technology risks underwriter
Appointment: Richard Moxon joins Marsh UK private client services division
Moxon says the division “plays an important role in guiding clients through the changing risk landscape”
Emilia-Romagna quakes resulted in the worst-ever insured losses for the Italian market
Data analysis firm Perils also announced it is extending its market coverage to include Italy
Big Data to transform 21st century financial system, report finds
While big data could present opportunities for the financial sector, the BNY Mellon report also warns of new risks
Environmental liability underinsured – IUA
Gaps in cover getting wider as exposures in Europe increase
Companies unprepared for natural catastrophes, report finds
Businesses are aware of natural catastrophe risks but do not systematically assess business risks
How Thailand is preparing itself for future catastrophes
A total of 808,119 policies sold representing $1.77bn of reinsurance cover
Appointment: Towers Watson appoints Michael Murphy Subscription
Murphy will lead the firms its Risk Consulting and Software business in EMEA
Earthquakes dominate April’s natural hazard losses
A number of above magnitude-6 registered earthquakes struck in April
AIG to expand into the wholesale London market
The insurer also aims to promote its aviation and energy businesses
AXA revenues grow by 3% in 2013 Q1
Revenues increased to €28.9 billion and driven by growth in all business lines
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Guide to: Executive Travel
Protecting employees when they are on the other side of the world is difficult but also a necessary priority for business and risk managers
