All business interruption articles – Page 4
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AnalysisLloyd’s, Aon examine long-term impacts of Ukraine conflict
Ability of businesses to diversify and ‘hedge’ portfolios and supply chains to reduce dependencies are key to minimising risk exposure
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AnalysisCalls for solar industry to mitigate fire risk
With the number of PV installations dramatically increasing around the world, the threat of fire is growing
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AnalysisRussian gas cut-off would be uninsured - Fitch
The limited scope of BI insurance was highlighted when many firms were disrupted by pandemic-related restrictions
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AnalysisGermany at severe risk of flood as temperatures rise
A quarter of the world’s power generation capacity and 26% of international port outflows are currently at risk of flooding, finds Marsh McLennan
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AnalysisFire/explosion and nat cats remain top drivers of claim severity
Contingent BI claims spike due to broken supply chains, cyber claims remain elevated and inflation will add to claims severity, finds AGCS
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AnalysisSupply disruption rises as Rhine levels fall
Water levels are at their lowest for the time of year since 2007, limiting the commodities that barges can carry
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AnalysisThe metaverse will support ‘shift from risk indemnity to risk mitigation’
Use of the metaverse for the insurance sector is “evolving at pace”, says Accenture’s global insurance lead
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AnalysisPreparing for another active hurricane season
Power and comms outages and supply chain disruptions should be among key business continuity considerations, says International SOS
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AnalysisInsurers must ‘lean into’ systemic risk - ABI
Policyholders expect more innovative solutions from insurers after the industry’s Covid-19 BI claims response
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AnalysisSupply chains are losing the ‘ability to absorb shocks’
Erosion of traditional buffer mechanisms to ensure continual supply of goods demands a new assessment of potential risks
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AnalysisPandemic and geopolitical shocks continue to test global trade
Reshoring production and diversifying suppliers and customers may not be the silver bullet companies hope, warns Atradius
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AnalysisIdentifying global supply chain chokepoints
Understanding chokepoints and disruptive hazards are becoming key to business viability - Russell Group
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AnalysisInflation-driven underinsurance demands new approach
The rising cost of materials has been exacerbated by Brexit, the pandemic and conflict in Ukraine
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AnalysisAirmic 2022: Lessons in supply chain disruption
Should we be surprised by the speed and magnitude of supply chain failures - or should we be better prepared?
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AnalysisAGCS: Above-average hurricane trend continues
Scientists believe climate change will make hurricanes wetter, increasing the risk of flooding
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AnalysisNOAA predicts above-average Atlantic hurricane season
Ongoing La Niña and higher Atlantic temperatures are setting the stage for busy season ahead
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AnalysisGCube reveals impact of supply chain crisis on renewables
Recurring lockdowns have ”exposed the weaknesses of the solar industry’s total reliance on Southeast Asia”
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AnalysisCost of living crisis inflames civil unrest risks
Brazil, Egypt and Tunisia are among countries to watch as commodity prices rise
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AnalysisRemembering WannaCry, five years on
The attack highlighted the potential systemic impact of ransomware and indiscriminate nature
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AnalysisShanghai lockdown delivers $28 billion hit to global trade
Clothing, textiles and automotive industries have been most impacted by supply chain backlogs
