Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.
Friday Reading Edition 125 (7th October 2022)
As UK companies grow in their understanding of ESG and strategically approach risk mitigation, insight into how insurers perceive ESG risk is essential. To provide some initial information on this, Marsh undertook a survey of 30 insurers representing a significant cross section of the UK insurance market.
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Friday Reading Edition 125 (7th October 2022)
Nature-first approaches are inextricably linked to the net-zero agenda; without one, the other will prove impossible. Businesses able to incorporate both will find they are better able to meet their sustainability goals while also putting their operations on a much stronger footing.
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Friday Reading Edition 121 (2nd September 2022)
While the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has focused the attention of markets on the European Union’s dependence on Russian oil and gas, the war has also highlighted the scale of Europe’s reliance on its strategic rivals for critical minerals.
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Friday Reading Edition 119 (19th August 2022)
Will the Ukraine crisis ultimately increase or reduce the focus on ESG in the future? We try to answer some questions from investors.
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The role of the insurance industry (from the report “Ukraine: A conflict that changed the world” Text
Friday Reading Edition 119 (19th August 2022)
In the aftermath of the war in Ukraine, therefore, building resilience against current and emerging risks is essential. The insurance industry has a formidable toolkit at its disposal to help organisations build that resilience, whether through the swift payment of claims to keep businesses afloat; removing risks from company balance sheets to reduce their exposure to the crisis; or providing advice on risk mitigation and management to ensure they are prepared for a range of outcomes.
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Friday Reading Edition 118 (12th August 2022)
Briefing on the NFFC from last month – Fire and rescue services across the country have attended an unprecedented number of calls during the recent spell of hot weather, managing in very difficult conditions despite the huge increase in demand.
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Friday Reading Edition 118 (12th August 2022)
Among the many impacts of climate change, one of the most dramatic is the rapid increase in wildfires. Wildfires have moved beyond a seasonal threat to a year-round peril in many areas. Several serious wildfires have already started this year — way ahead of the usual peak period.
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Friday Reading Edition 118 (12th August 2022)
Webinar from a year ago, but just as relevant today – With increasing drought conditions combined with low humidity and strong winds, how do households, businesses, and communities build and prioritize resiliency?
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Friday Reading Edition 118 (12th August 2022)
There is concern that droughts could cause some of the world’s most important rivers to become unnavigable leading to the loss of vital inland shipping routes. Should we be worried and how should we respond?
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Friday Reading Edition 118 (12th August 2022)
Since 2012, 'water crises' have consistently ranked in the World Economic Forum's Global Risk. Despite that, far too many companies are unaware of their exposure to water risks.
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