Risk Management
763 whitepapers and resources
Risk Management
The data game
Cloud technology is a must for many businesses, despite concerns over outages, software glitches and cyber-attacks. FM Global’s Angela Conway examines the pros and cons and the actions users should take to ensure data remains accessible.
After Tianjin are we now better prepared?
The economic impact of last year’s Tianjin port explosion could be as high as $8 billion. FM Global’s Philip Johnson suggests that following three simple steps should enable organisations to identify and mitigate risks from future disasters.
In-depth: Break into cyber
Larry Ferguson investigates why some brokers aren’t selling cyber and learns why they should be. He finds out how, with expertise and effort, cyber policies can be explained and sold to clients.
Brexit – Considerations for insurance and reinsurance companies
This information sheet highlights considerations for insurers and reinsurers in the event of Brexit - Britain's exit from the European Union (EU), the occurrence of which is subject to a referendum in June 2016.
Video: Power hour - risk management
Insurance Age’s latest roundtable addressed risk management and the additional services brokers need to offer. In this video, James Sharp, TEn Insurance, Bob Darling MD of Coversure and Mona Said, Allianz, talk about how brokers can stand out from the competition.
Roundtable: Running the risk
Adding risk management services to their offering could help brokers differentiate themselves from their competitors. Our expert panel discuss outsourcing, regulation and how insurers can help. Download this article for a summary of the roundtable discussion.
Emerging risk report: Political violence contagion - A framework for understanding the emergence and spread of civil unrest
This Lloyd’s report investigates the conditions that enable political violence contagion – outbreaks of sub-state political violence triggering similar events across the international system – and presents a practical approach that may better equip insurers to assess this emerging risk.
Reputation risk in a social media culture: How well is the insurance market responding?
Companies are looking to insure against reputation risks, but they need better and more robust measures to work from. This whitepaper considers: the need for brand and reputational risk cover; barriers to insurer participation; available coverage; how the insurance industry should respond.
Attack of the drones
People are very good at inventing new and novel uses for unmanned aircraft, some of which are highly undesirable. The question is how can regulators and insurers keep pace with them and control them? Post’s article focuses on the risks posed by drones and the London Market’s response.
Product liability - food: Leaving a nasty taste
There are many toxic risks when it comes to food manufacture, with the recent Mars chocolate recall prompting businesses to assess their exposure. This article highlights the implications for both SMEs and large corporations affected by product recalls and the importance of obtaining adequate cover.