Risk Management White Papers

Relevant to Solvency II insurance and reinsurance firms holding, or intending to hold, material quantities of assets exposed to market risk, this consultation paper sets out the PRA’s proposed expectations for the reporting of sensitivities of solvency positions to key market risks. VIEW SUMMARY

The ICT sector in Asia-Pacific is booming with many companies experiencing rapid growth. This whitepaper sheds light on this buoyant sector and highlights how brokers can help ICT clients tackle heightened risks, whilst avoiding the perils of underinsurance. VIEW SUMMARY

“Social engineering” refers to a variety of methods used to obtain access, data or money through fraud. This short article sheds light on three types of social engineering attacks which are on the rise and the risks facing businesses. VIEW SUMMARY

Cyber attacks are increasing in number, scale and sophistication, and pose a threat to all financial services firms. Is your firm capable of defending itself against cyber attacks? This infographic highlights effective cyber security practices and what you should do in the event of an attack. VIEW SUMMARY

In a recent survey, Airmic found that while business travel has increased by 25% over the last decade, just 16% of UK companies said they had high confidence in their travel risk framework. This article explains why simply having an insurance policy is not enough to manage people risk. VIEW SUMMARY

There are hundreds of construction fires every year in the UK, leading to delays and spiralling costs for both building owners and contractors. This article looks at how to manage construction fire risk, including the importance of fairly allocating contractual liabilities between parties. VIEW SUMMARY

Flood events in 2016 were a major contributor to natural hazard losses and this trend of major flood losses is expected to continue in 2017. Featuring links to external resources, this short article provides advice on how to keep flood waters out of your business. VIEW SUMMARY

As the insurance industry innovates to adapt to the changing face of risk and consumer expectations, how can insurers expect to benefit from the move to embrace enriched intelligence from new data sources? This article sheds light on the future of risk scoring and the top five anticipated benefits. VIEW SUMMARY

Escape of water represents a large proportion of all property claims. There are a range of common causes, making it difficult to manage and eliminate the risk entirely. This infographic explains how to approach escape of water risk management strategically to achieve the best results. VIEW SUMMARY

Construction is inherently a risky industry, especially with increasingly innovative and complex designs. Recent changes in the industry have also added risk management concerns to its current risk profile. This article highlights how insurers and brokers can navigate construction’s complex risks. VIEW SUMMARY