All Material Damage articles
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AnalysisPiracy boom threatens key oil and gas supply chain route
A proliferation of pirate attacks along the Strait of Malacca is a major concern for risk managers in 2015 – XL
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Online onlyTotal UK admits negligence, not liability
High Court rules Buncefield supervisor was negligent on night of explosion
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Memphis warehouse double struck
A warehouse in Memphis has been destroyed by fire, days after it was struck by a tornado
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Online onlyBad practice to blame for container losses
Container loss continues to be a problem on container ships, said the North of England P&I club
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Online onlyVessel disabled and drifting mid Channel
Crewman with broken leg and non essential crew airlifted from vessel by coastguard helicopter
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AnalysisProtecting your business from flood
Businesses concerned by the growing frequency of floods should have an effective response plan, says the UK's Environment Agency
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Online onlyPolitical and security risk in emerging markets threatens business stability: Survey
Survey finds that 57% of emerging markets are at medium political risk or above
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Online onlyMI5 chief warns of more violent attacks
In a speech he said the main national security threat was from Al Qaida and its associated groups
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Firms affected by Minnesota bridge collapse offered Federal aid
US Small Business Administration offers low-interest disaster loans
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Online onlyLondon Club issues warning on nickel ore liquefaction problem
Ships face severe stability problems as a result of liquefacation of cargoes
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Features
Hard lessons from windstorms
Ports and transport facilities suffer badly in windstorms but the experience from major storms like Katrina can provide lessons to reduce future losses. By Ian Lush
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Features
Extreme weather and commodity prices
Extreme weather conditions and natural or man-made disasters usually cause a blip in commodity prices. How big a shift and how long it lasts depend on many factors. By Hugh Craig and Lee Coppack
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Features
The new look of security
Today's manufacturers must protect their resources from multiple threats
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Countering Terrorism
The events of 11 September will have far reaching consequences for the financial services industry. David La Bouchardiere reviews some of the implications and countermeasures
