Global risks: the view from Davos
January 22 2016 by Nick Ferguson
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Higher retentions by reinsurers drive investment in granular data, modelling: Moody’s Michael Steel
- December 18
While modellers have embraced AI, insurers remain cautious despite growing recognition of its benefits, says the general manager of the risk analytics provider.
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Future human pandemic could lead to US$13.6trn losses: Lloyd’s
- December 11
The global economic losses across three severity levels range from US$7.3trn to US$41.7trn, representing a reduction in global GDP between 1.1% and 6.4%.
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Thermal runaway, manufacturing defects the most overlooked risks for lithium-ion batteries: QBE
- December 2
Businesses should work with relevant stakeholders to mitigate disruption risks through robust supply chain management and compliance strategies, the carrier said in the latest report.
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Coface New Zealand expands risk underwriting team with Allianz Trade hire
- November 27
Seif Nasser joins the trade credit insurer as a senior risk underwriter.
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AXA XL | Low and no-cost cybersecurity actions for companies
Considering the increasing frequency of attacks, the evolving threat landscape, including the use of AI to launch more sophisticated attacks, companies today can’t afford to ignore the possibility of being targeted by cybercriminals.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Sedgwick | To Handle CAT Claims Well, Multi-Step Preparation is Key
When it comes to risk, it’s not a matter of “if” it’s a matter of “when” an event will occur.
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HSBC Asset Management | Is it time to relook at Asian currency bonds?
With diversification and performance high on investors’ agendas, it seems a good time for global portfolios to revive allocations in Asian local currency bonds – including Hong Kong dollar (HKD) bonds.
