Entre as muitas listas de 10 Mais que são apresentadas todo mês de Janeiro, só umas poucas tratam dos tópicos mais sombrios relativos a “riscos” – o relatório World Economic Forum’s Global Risks 2012, é um exemplo, assim como a coletânea … Continue reading
Continue reading →$2 Billion Hedge of Darkness : The Risks Hiding in Today’s Complex Portfolios
By now everyone knows that JPMorganChase reported a $2 billion loss. But did you know that the same team responsible for the loss generated a profit of $5 billion in 2010? Where were the inquiring regulators and the politicians then?
Continue reading →Os Maiores Riscos que a Indústria de Mineração Enfrenta
Em meu último blog, me referi ao número de perdas sofridas pela indústria de mineração nos últimos cinco anos. Observei que estas perdas se originam de uma pletora de causas, que incluem catástrofes naturais e perdas de choque operacional. O que … Continue reading
Continue reading →Can We Position Ourselves for a Renewable-Based Future?
Let me correct the massive amount of misinformation about the UK Prime Minister’s April speech on the Green agenda at the Clean Energy Ministerial. Continue reading
Continue reading →A New Litigation Landscape in The UK?
This month, Royal Assent was granted to the unpromisingly named “Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act”. Although you would not guess it from the title, aspects of this new Act have the potential significantly to alter the landscape … Continue reading
Continue reading →David Cameron Supports British Insurers Over Solvency II, LOL
Cameron promises backing to UK insurers in the ongoing Solvency II negotiations to ensure that the new European regime doesn’t put Britain at a disadvantage Continue reading
Continue reading →The Rebirth of Mold Claims?
Landlords, co-ops, and condo boards should be concerned about court ruling on health link to mold exposure. Continue reading
Continue reading →I of the Storm: How to Prepare for Protesters
Big events and recent successes invite protesters–is your business prepared for the violence or damage that might ensue? Guest blogger Kevin C. Wilkes, Willis VP and Risk Control / Security Practice Leader, discusses the risks and how to prepare for them. Continue reading
Continue reading →Secrecy Around Kwok Brothers’ Arrest Raises D&O Challenges
The secrecy surrounding the arrest in Hong Kong of Raymond, Thomas, and Walter Kwok can cause challenges for the accused, advisers, witnesses, and D&O insurers. Continue reading
Continue reading →Video: Trends and Market Conditions in Human Capital Risk
Colleen McCarthy and I spoke at RIMS last month about trends in human capital risk–also known as employee benefits or human resources risks.
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