Risk News
Africa ranked most risky emerging market: StrategicRISK 100 poll
Leading risk managers gathered in London to discuss ideas and concerns around emerging markets at StrategicRISK 100 meeting
Marsh launches Delta D&O to protect firms against regulatory and reputational risks
Delta D&O created in conjunction with eight market-leading insurers
Daniel O’Connell to underwrite war, terrorism and political violence at XL Group
O’Connell will provide “solutions that respond to these fast-changing and evolving risks”
Deadly tornado rips through towns near Oklahoma City
The deadly storm said to be more damaging than 1999 tornado
AIG launches CyberEdge mobile phone app for iPads
The app aims to provide better information on cyber risks
Some 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
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StrategicRISK May 2013
The May edition of StrategicRISK considers the implications of socio-demographic change, examining the consequences of ageing populations, immigration and a burgeoning middle class.
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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
