All supply chain articles – Page 6
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Analysis
Ukrainian grain insurance facility secures first placement
Marine cargo and war facility has been extended to clients of Lloyd’s brokers
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Analysis
The risk of underinsurance posed by inflation
Brokers have a ‘real opportunity’ to showcase their value in the face of cost and supply chain pressures
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Opinion
Supply chain security under threat
Disruptive economic, societal and geopolitical influences are altering global supply chain risk profiles
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Analysis
Felixstowe strike to impact $800m in trade
The 8-day strike will add to current supply chain woes, with Maersk warning of a ‘significant impact’
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Expert Views
Hydrogen: insurance supporting the evolution of a new energy economy
With the hydrogen economy poised for take-off, the insurance industry has a crucial role in supporting its end-to-end growth
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Opinion
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst
Today’s volatile risks will impact your supply chain in unique ways; here are three areas to consider
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Analysis
Russian gas cut off would backfire - Dragonfly
A short-term suspension is possible, but Russia is unlikely to risk losing a crucial revenue stream longer-term
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Analysis
Germany 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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Analysis
Fire/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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Analysis
Supply 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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Analysis
UK: Johnson’s exit creates ‘policy vacuum’
A more pragmatic approach to the Northern Ireland protocol would lower the risk of a trade war with the EU
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Opinion
Can we fix our supply chains?
Like recessions, supply chain disruptions are inevitable. We may be unable to prevent them, be we can lessen their duration
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Analysis
Supply 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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Analysis
Ukraine triggers a re-evaluation of global systemic risk
Systemic risks affect entire markets - not just specific sectors - and are now top of mind for senior executives - WEF
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Analysis
Pandemic 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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Analysis
FERMA calls for risk-based approach to sustainability
Risk body welcomes EU’s proposal to achieve more sustainable governance for large firms but warns of ’practical challenges’
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Analysis
Identifying global supply chain chokepoints
Understanding chokepoints and disruptive hazards are becoming key to business viability - Russell Group
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Analysis
Inflation and ‘ideological shifts’ fuel civil unrest
Strikes, riots and violent protest movements pose property damage and BI risks to companies - AGCS
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Features
FM Resilience Index shines spotlight on ESG
Country filters present data related to businesses’ climate risk and ESG interests
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Analysis
Inflation-driven underinsurance demands new approach
The rising cost of materials has been exacerbated by Brexit, the pandemic and conflict in Ukraine