Time to ‘end the deadlock’ on CBI says DVS commitee
The 2011 floods that hit Thailand had enormous repercussions and led to heated debates in Germany and the rest of Europe between insurers and reinsurers over contingent business interruption. The discussion resurfaced during this year’s annual meeting of the German risk managers’ association Deutscher Versicherungs-Schutzverband (DVS). But unlike other occasions, some progress in the debate could be felt.
IGREA launches good practice guide to help avoid claims conflict in Spain
IGREA, the Spanish risk management association, has decided to try and smooth out the claims process, or at least help all parties involved speak the same language, through the introduction of a new claims guide.
Evonik fire sparks fresh supply chain fears as RIMS gathers
As the US risk management industry gathered for its annual RIMS conference this week a recent explosion at a German chemicals factory provided a key talking point and once again underlined the vulnerability of the global economy and supply chain to catastrophic events.
Ferma launches latest survey to unveil state of risk management across Europe
Ferma launched its sixth Benchmarking Survey this week with the aim of getting a truly pan-European view on key risk management topics such as risk governance, best practice, the profession’s level of influence and insurance management.
Education tops agenda for Maltese Risk Management Association at formal launch
Airmic report suggests buyers confused over environmental risk warns expert
French companies are driven to self-insurance for motor fleets
Ferma to launch sixth risk survey to help members compare and contrast
Airmic focus back on Reservation of Rights as concerns increase
Future perfect?
Insurers: Get your thinking caps on
Airmic steps in as contingent commissions raise their ugly head
AMRAE expands IT tool evaluation report to further aid members
Ferma welcomes Luxembourg's association and new board member
Ex Ferma president Dequae appointed to board of nationalised Belgium bank
A chance to reflect in Versailles, Ferma October 2012
Greimel vows that DVS will raise its activities on innovation and service
Educated future
In spite of progress, experts say tough tasks lie ahead for risk managers
New approach needed to cope with the global economy—Van Santen
Risk managers urged to increase involvement in M&A’s
Insurance leaders remind buyers that innovation costs money
Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose
French risk managers grapple with rising pan-European civil liabilities
The captive question
AMRAE to reach out to French speaking world
AXA warns on likelihood of capacity shortfall to meet demand for CBI
Captives and cat risk top list of AMRAE concerns
Buyers eye lower premiums from nat cat reform
The crown jewels
Repent at leisure
Buyers get picky and turn to self-insurance in France
Association News
FERMA survey confirms risk manager concerns over supply chain insurance
Slovenians seek improved standards through Ferma membership
South American risk landscape improving but prepare for big differences warns Gil
Don’t be fooled by common language in Brazil
Airmic casualty benchmarking survey reveals buyers’ concerns
Susep announcement looks like success for Ferma in Brazil
Institute of Risk Management elects new chairman
London market looks set to cooperate on global compliance database
Business urged to respond to rise in litigation by employees in Spain
Information bill threatens South Africa’s premier league status says Sunter
Risk managers must fight for capacity in Asia Pacific region following nat cats
Despite dangers ignoring social media is biggest risk for organisations-experts
Opportunity may well outweigh risk in South Africa IRMSA delegates told
Experts tell risk managers how to make most of ‘strategic inflection point’
Supply chain risk in spotlight as new SEC rules target central Africa-analysis
RIMS president launches defence of ERM in light of financial meltdown
IRMSA ‘on the move’ as education and accreditation top agenda for 2012
Despite study proof of climate change effect on nat cats way off-expert
RMIA continues quest for risk culture excellence
Agers conference told premium prices will be kept in check at renewals
French PM announces new nat cat scheme to reward mitigation
