Risk Management
Broker bias: Is there conflict over commission?
Risk managers are increasingly worried about broker conflicts of interest. Are there enough checks in place?
Interview: Valeria Calvo, risk manager, London Stock Exchange
As a risk manager, Valeria Calvo's worst nightmare would be a broker not working in her best interest. But she could probably spot such bias: she's worked as a broker - and as an underwriter - before buying insurance for the London Stock Exchange.
RMS director warns stop the "guessing game" over global port exposure
A report from the global risk management firm RMS on the global ports most exposed to natural catastrophes has some surprising findings.
Europe: Reinsurance trends in 2016 and beyond
Reinsurance and global risks are by nature linked, since the reinsurance business is all about risk. To better understand reinsurance trends a look at the global risk landscape is required.
Arium and Advisen team up to help insurers tackle black swans
Specialist risk modeller Arium and data provider Advisen today launched a strategic partnership to use casualty accumulation scenarios to assess insurance portfolio exposure to catastrophic casualty risk.
BIA 2016: Major loss; claims initiative – insurer and outsourced; risk consultancy and in-house risk management
Major Loss; Claims Initiative of the Year – Insurer; Claims Initiative of the Year – Outsourced Partner; Risk Management Award – In-House & Insurable Risk Managers; Risk Consultancy
BIA winners and top 50 brokers in July issue of Post
In the news this week and in the magazine this month
Interview: Mark Weil, Marsh
Mark Weil, Marsh UK and Ireland CEO, talks to Stephanie Denton about his busy tenure, integrating acquisitions and what comes next
QBE's Jeff Carr on partnerships in risk management
The future and what it holds was a dominant theme at this year’s Association of Insurance and Risk Managers conference, as the risk management community gathered to discuss emerging risks, the changing risk environment and how old threats are morphing…
C-Suite Insurer: AIG's Anthony Baldwin on future-proofing our underwriters
When you meet someone at a party and tell them you’re in insurance, what reaction do you get? A shrug, a swift change of subject, or possibly the sight of your new acquaintance’s back as they head off to find someone more interesting to talk to.
Ferma launches new strategic vision
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has unveiled a new strategic vision and mission statement at its annual general assembly in Brussels.
Euro 2016: Italy v Ireland chemicals/pharmaceuticals match-up - Final score 4:4
Italy is meeting Ireland in the group stage of Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry performances and trading risks?
Research highlights growing demand for EU cross-border insurance
There is a growing demand for risks to be written on a Freedom of Service basis according to a research paper from the International Underwriting Association.
Euro 2016: Czech Republic v Turkey machinery match-up - Final score 3:3
The Czech Republic is meeting Turkey in the group stage of Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of engineering industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Northern Ireland v Germany food industry match-up - Final score 4:4
Northern Ireland is meeting Germany in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of food industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Slovakia v England chemicals match-up - Final score 3:4
Slovakia is meeting England in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of chemicals industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Switzerland v France pharmaceutical match-up - Final score 4:5
Switzerland is meeting France in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of pharmaceutical industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Belgium v Ireland food match-up - Final score 4:5
Belgium is meeting Ireland in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of food industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Spain v Turkey automotive match-up - Final score 4:3
Spain is meeting Turkey in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of automotive performances and trading risks?
Europe: Football and the threat of terror
With millions of people visiting France for the Euro 2016 football tournament, the country is on high alert for possible terrorist attacks. What are the security risks involved?
Euro 2016: Germany v Poland construction match-up - Final score 4:2
Germany is meeting Poland in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of construction performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Austria v Hungary food industry match-up - Final score 4:3
Austria is meeting Hungary in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of food industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Belgium v Italy engineering industry match-up - Final score 3:3
Belgium is meeting Italy in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of engineering industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Spain v Czech Republic chemicals industry match-up - Final score 4:3
Spain is meeting the Czech Republic in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of chemicals industry performances and trading risks?