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Unprecedented disruption drives demand for political risk cover
Capacity in the political risk insurance marketplace is thriving as risk managers turn to the cover in an increasingly uncertain world
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Rising to the challenge: Flood risk
Rising tides pose greater risks across the globe, and solutions to mitigate the damage to businesses are still imperfect
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Low-tech, lone wolf terror attacks intensify risk
Terrorist incidents are becoming less frequent and less deadly, but the changing nature of attacks is making the risk even tougher for businesses to manage
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With nearly US$1tn at stake, deforestation top risk
Environmental, social, and corporate governance risk has skyrocketed for companies linked to deforestation, making it one of the top five environmental risks for businesses in 2018
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Environment, Technology key takeaways for risk managers at Davos
Interconnected, complex threats are intensifying the global risk landscape, with sharp rises in fears of climate and cyber disasters, says the World Economic Forum
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A new normal: Natural disaster numbers hit historic highs
Insured losses from natural disasters broke records in 2017, sparking fears that extreme weather trends are here to stay
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The price of public health: Assessing epidemic risk management
With global travel, 24/7 news, and an ever-increasing population density, today’s hyper-connected world is more exposed to risks associated with epidemics than ever before. A private-public partnership will be needed to mitigate future threats
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2018 top risks: a world ripe for crisis
The geopolitical order entering 2018 is a tinderbox full of potential crises in a newly nearly-leaderless world
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FERMA plans research on investments in environmental protection
Corporate investment in environmental protection is a question of balancing spending on actual measures with ensuring the correct insurance coverage is in place, explains FERMA president Jo Willaert