Emerging Risk

Companies must encourage whistleblowers says Economist Tim Harford

One of the UK’s leading economic commentators opened this year’s Airmic conference with a challenge against received wisdom and a call for companies to make whistleblowing easier. During his opening address at the Airmic Conference 2015, Tim […]

Emerging Risk

Crawford report highlights importance of scenario planning

Published in advance of the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers Conference 2015 which opens today, Scenario planning and adapting to emerging risks; A risk manager’s essential guide, analyses six key risk areas to reveal the latest practice by corporates. […]

Emerging Risk

Theilgaard tells risk managers, “don’t treat climate change as a ‘Doomsday’ scenario”

Alternative sources of energy are not new technology, but we need better ways to integrate diverse energy sources into the electrical grid. Such problems can provide opportunities for companies to innovate. Jesper Theilgaard […]

Emerging Risk

Insurers anxious to maintain pace with 3D printing

By Ingrid Hobbs, Insurance Partner, Mayer Brown In recent years reduction in the cost of additive manufacturing has made it both affordable and accessible. This is particularly apparent in the 3D printing market where the […]

Emerging Risk

Report highlights insurer concerns over 3D printing technology

The insurance market’s concerns over the complexity of supply chain and product liability issues have been raised in a new report on 3D printing technology. The report from law firm Mayer Brown, claims the process […]