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AnalysisD&O insurance pricing is coming down - what it means for risk managers
A new report from Gallagher finds that D&O insurance conditions remain favourable, here’s what it means for risk managers and their organisations in the UK, Europe, Canada and America
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NewsSVB crisis shows need for diversified funding options
Corporates must not put all their eggs in one basket where funding options are concerned
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NewsDirectors warned ESG litigation set to snowball
One of the most high profile ongoing cases is the ClientEarth case against 13 directors of energy giant Shell
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NewsCredit Suisse displayed risk management “deficiencies” over Greensill, says regulator
FINMA has opened proceedings against four managers as it orders the bank to improve its controls
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NewsClimate litigation becoming a corporate threat – Kennedys
Climate action group ClientEarth has taken energy giant Shell to the UK’s High Court
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NewsUK poised to finalise ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence
New laws will target firms which lack adequate procedures to prevent fraud, false accounting, and money laundering
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NewsUK insolvencies rise as Flybe and Paperchase collapse
Insolvencies to hit new highs over the coming months as supply chain woes tip the balance
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News‘Green shoots’ as insurance pricing begins to soften - Airmic
The pace of increase in directors’ and officers’ liability insurance premium rates is slowing
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NewsRecession to prompt rise in claims and disputes
Law firm cites climate change, ESG and cyber exclusions as key sources of concern for insurers
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NewsUK leads recession for the Eurozone in 2023
The UK economy is set to shrink by 0.9% compared to the Eurozone - which is predicted to shrink by 0.4% - Allianz Trade
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NewsDirectors feel more confident as new year dawns
The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index rose slightly, but remains low after three years of shocks
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NewsNuclear verdicts show no sign of slowing
Drivers include rising corporate mistrust, growth in litigation funding and fake advertising
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NewsESG presents ‘significant exposure’ for D&Os
Fallout from a global recession, lax cyber security and an uptick in litigation are other key risk drivers for 2023
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News2023 a “gamechanger” for European class actions
New EU directive will make it easier for individuals to take part in collective redress actions, warns Clyde & Co
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NewsFCA fines Julius Baer £18m over ‘corrupt relationship’
Regulator bans senior executives after the bank’s ”improper” deal with an employee at a bankrupt Russian oil group
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NewsIoD: Impending recession now part of British business mindset
Directors’ Economic Confidence Index has falled to its second lowest figure on record
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OpinionEuropean D&O: Heading towards a perfect storm?
Inflation, post-pandemic fallout, geopolitical instability, rocketing energy prices, and an increased focus on ESG has heightened D&O exposures
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NewsFirms struggle to ‘stay above water’ as inflation hits new highs
Insolvency rates already “well above pre-pandemic levels” as companies feel the effects of the withdrawal of fiscal support
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NewsMarsh extends ESG-led D&O capacity to European firms
Decision follows an increase in European Union regulation concerning ESG and sustainability reporting
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NewsD&O facing crunch renewal as capacity slowly comes back in
There has been a correction in the D&O market post-pandemic, but this has not been seen across the board, says senior underwriter