Risk Management
Liberty Specialty Markets creates CRO role for Arch’s Fullerton-Rome
Liberty Specialty Markets has found its first chief risk officer in the shape of Arch’s Elizabeth Fullerton-Rome.
International conflicts biggest threat to global stability
The biggest threat to the stability of the world in the next 10 years comes from the risk of international conflict, according to the 10th edition of the Global Risks report published by the World Economic Forum.
Asia-Pacific risk managers concerned over increased competition
Increased competition more important but regulation less of a concern in Asia-Pacific last year compared to 2013 according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer.
Reputation, cyber crime fears surge in AGCS risk survey
Rising concerns over loss of reputation and instances of cyber crime have dominated the UK results of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s most recent risk barometer survey.
C-Suite - Insurer: Reducing young road deaths
The next government must act to combat the biggest killer of 15 to 25-year-olds in the UK
Aon UK awaiting approval for new CRO
Aon UK is awaiting regulatory approval for a new chief risk officer following the depature of Carol Richmond after more than five years leading the function.
XL Group responds to food & beverage risk management needs with integrated solution
XL Group has launched its integrated insurance solution developed specifically for the food and beverage industry.
The POST Power List 2014
After much deliberation, Post finally reveals the top 10 shining lights of the insurance industry, along with details of who we think would play them in a movie of their life, to complete the Post Power List.
Trade Voice: Bringing forward policy issuance
In no other area of business would a deal worth potentially hundreds of millions of pounds be entered into without a written contract.
Ferma secures future as it names Willaert as next president
Agfa-Gevaert corporate risk manager Jo Willaert has been named deputy president of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations, following board approval.
Zurich infographic: The risks of exporting for SMEs
A challenging economy has pushed many businesses to look into diversification of products services and markets
Risk managers absent at two thirds of mid-sized manufacturers
Two thirds of mid-sized manufacturing businesses do not have a senior employee responsible for risk management, according to Zurich research.
Editor's comment: Technology makes the world go around
It’s hard to think of a part of the modern world that isn’t driven by technology – and with this comes the risk of downtime and hacking.
Trade bodies fight for re-worded clauses to be restored to Insurance Bill
Biba and Airmic address House of Lords' committee in attempt to restore axed clauses
Towergate compliance non-exec Strachan steps down
Towergate’s non-executive director for group risk and compliance has stepped down from his role.
Aviva risk boss named IRM chair
Aviva’s group risk director José Morago has been appointed chairman of the Institute of Risk Management.
Penny Black's Social World – Hugh Bonneville: Risk assessor?
Hugh Bonneville, best known for his roles as Lord Grantham in Downton Abbey and BBC head of values Ian Fletcher in W1A, has taken on a new role. In his latest film, Paddington – from the producer of the Harry Potter series – Bonneville plays Mr Brown, a…
Marsh boss Weil plotting contract efficacy drive
Marsh is to unveil a new drive to improve the effectiveness of commercial insurance contracts from next week.
EAIC 2014: Climate change risk "manageable", says Aon Benfield
Dr Stephen Mildenhall, global CEO of analytics, Aon Benfield suggests there is enough capital for insurers and reinsurers to cope with climate change.
International: The circulatory system of finance
New science helps to understand financial interconnectivity and avoid future risks of financial ‘heart attacks’, says Andrew Coburn, senior vice-president, RMS
Product diversification and foreign expansion 'major growth opportunities' for HK SMEs
Product diversification and foreign market expansion are major growth opportunities for SMEs in Hong Kong.
Ecclesiastical recruits Zurich risk engineering boss Matthews
Ecclesiastical has secured a new risk management director for its UK general insurance business, appointing Mark Matthews from Zurich.
C-Suite: Risk within an ERM framework
JLT's Craig Paterson argues that enterprise risk management needs to be aligned to the finances of a company.
C-Suite Insurer: Bridging the risk management gap
Better sharing of information and expertise between risk managers and business leaders will benefit all