Risk Management
China regulator warns insurers on reputational risk
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has issued a directive that insurers need to include reputational risk management in their risk management framework.
C-Suite - Insurer: Flooding issue will not drain away
Extreme weather is here to stay – the industry must adopt long-term measures to reduce property damage.
In Series: Data: A smarter approach to flood risk
How can the industry use increasingly sophisticated data to assess flood risk more accurately?
Fracking: Frack to the future
With the government pushing hydraulic fracturing in the UK, how will developments in this market affect insurers and what risks does it entail?
C-Suite: Broker: After the horse has bolted
According to a recent BBC report, the South East and Central Southern England had a record 175.2mm of rainfall in January – beating the previous record of 158.2mm, set in 1988.
Downhill ski, medals triumph and failure, world records and curling - a risky business?
Ahead of Sochi, Sportscover Europe business development director Paul Thomas looks at the insurance risks behind the 22nd Winter Olympic Games.
Brokers could be probed in personal accident policy mis-selling investigation
Shadow business secretary accuses six employment agencies of mis-selling.
C-Suite: A chance to prove our worth
Businesses perceived an increase in overall risks faced so why is risk management still so hit and miss.
Post magazine – 30 January 2014
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Legal Update: Sports Injuries: NFL concussion payout should act as a warning to UK sports bodies and insurers
Emma Baldwin says claims for long-term injuries caused by sport could be on the rise.
Agriculture: Hard times
With a predicted increase in extreme weather events expected to add to the many difficulties already faced by farmers, how can the insurance industry better support the beleaguered sector?
UK businesses taking more risks, QBE research finds
More than half of UK businesses are taking more risks than previously in order to win new business, according to research from QBE.
Aviva’s risk boss appointed ORIC chair
The Operational Risk Consortium has appointed Aviva group operational risk director Michael Sicsic as its board chair.
SMEs told to wake up to cyber threat amid concerns over low cover uptake
Government planning to endorse common standard for cyber security by March.
C-Suite: Meeting 21st century needs
More openness and better modeling is needed to provide a better service for an ever-changing world.
BMS joins forces with research institute for ERM solution
Independent insurance specialty firm BMS Group has entered into an exclusive partnership with research institute RTI International to offer enterprise risk management services.
Ace enhances D&O cover as liability and cyber top emerging risks poll
Ace has enhanced its directors' and officers' cover for the UK and Irish markets in response to market developments and feedback from its broker panel.
Post magazine – 16 January 2014
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Editor's comment: Bring on the sales
It’s January, and as we all face the prospect of seasonal affective disorder setting in as we return to work and continue to rise before sunrise and head home in the dark, the good news is it’s sale time.
Legal update: Care providers: Strong leadership is the key to raising standards in the care sector
Abuse and neglect scandals show the danger of care facilities that lack proper risk management strategies.
Your say: Recent deluge could open the floodgates on asbestos risk
The recent floods that have devastated many parts of the UK could have unexpected consequences by increasing the risk of asbestos exposure.
Post Claims Club Blog: So who were the Claims Heroes and Villains of 2013?
Happy new year and welcome to 2014.
Post magazine – 9 January 2014
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Piracy: Safer seas
With a more stable Somalia and improved maritime security, will the downward trend in piracy attacks continue, or will incidents in East African and South-East Asian waters ensure rough seas in future?