Risk Management
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Risk Management
Social engineering schemes: Three ways to mitigate the risk of big losses
Social engineering fraud tends to fall into three main categories, each of which can harm a business’s balance sheet and reputation. This article highlights the different types of social engineering fraud and three steps businesses can take to mitigate the risk of big losses.
Why contractors big and small should protect themselves from pollution risk
Insuring one’s business from a possible pollution condition at a job site is now seen as a business essential for all types and sizes of construction and environmental contractors. This article highlights examples of a pollution condition and the types of cover available for organisations.
Mitigating cyber risk via captives
This article looks at the value a captive can deliver as an efficient and effective mechanism for financing and managing less predictable categories of risk, like cyber, before highlighting two important benefits to writing cyber within a captive.
The insurance industry: Supporting SMEs to prosper
This report brings together the findings from research conducted by Allianz Insurance plc, identifying the biggest challenges and threats that UK SMEs are currently contending with, and provides guidance to brokers on how they can help SMEs mitigate risks.
Set fair for the next phase of risk management: Marine blockchain platform goes live
The practical implications, and benefits, of blockchain for the risk and insurance business are only just beginning to be realised. This article sheds light on the latest developments surrounding XL Catlin’s blockchain platform designed specifically for marine risks.
Damaged goods - How brokers can help clients to mitigate any impact on their business
Damaged goods happen: goods stored in a warehouse get wet; designer clothing packed in a cargo container that’s damaged in transit are determined to be damaged at delivery; and so on. This article highlights the value of contingency planning and how companies can mitigate any impact.
Safety and shipping review 2018
This report converts analysis of shipping losses throughout 2017 into insights to help the industry manage the risks and challenges it faces, including the 'new Bermuda Triangle', cyber threats, fire risk management and emerging route risks brought about by climate change.
When the going gets tough, the tough do risk management
Extreme sports and endurance events have grown in popularity in recent years, whilst organisers continue to think of new and whacky challenges. This article looks at the role played by insurers in helping to ensure these events can take place safely.
Looking to the future - what is the likely impact of Brexit on education establishments?
With less than a year to go until the UK leaves the European Union, 57% of Britain’s schools, colleges and universities have no plan in place to deal with the impact of Brexit. This article sheds light on Ecclesiastical’s latest research and what Brexit could mean for the UK’s education sector.
Cyber liability cover - What are the options for small to mid-sized businesses?
No organisation is immune to cyber liability and many small to mid-sized businesses are being targeted by cyber thieves. This article focuses on the specific threats posed to small businesses and how a cyber liability endorsement benefits smaller organisations seeking cover.