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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.

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Silent Cyber – Can you hear it? Text
Airmic,Paragon, 11th November 2020
Friday Reading Edition 33 (6th November 2020)
With events such as the WannaCry ransomware attack of 2017, which has been classified as a cyber catastrophe event, a number of silent cyber issues have developed into very public property policy coverage disputes. Lyndsey Bauer, Partner at Paragon, provides an overview of silent cyber and the responses that insureds should take going forward.
Categories:
Cyber, Risk Financing
Keywords:
Cyber, Business Continuity Management
Cybersecurity – Emerging challenges and solutions for the boards of financial-services companies Text
McKinsey & Co, 2nd November 2020
Friday Reading Edition 33 (6th November 2020)
Cybersecurity has become a top concern for the boards of financial-services firms, and the level of concern seems to be growing day by day. With organizations seeking to create new digital customer experiences, applying sophisticated data analytics, and investing in a wealth of other technology innovations, cyber risk management clearly requires governance at the highest levels.
Categories:
Cyber, Resilience
Keywords:
Governance, Cyber, Cyber Security, Digital Transformation
Covid-19 update: TKC London Ltd v Allianz – Covid-19 closure not “accidental loss” of property Text
Fenchurch Law, 16th October 2020
Friday Reading Edition 33 (6th November 2020)
Hot on the heels of the FCA Test Case judgment, on 15 October 2020, the Commercial Court granted summary judgment in favour of Allianz Insurance Plc, in a case brought by The Kensington Creperie (TKC) seeking coverage of its BI losses arising from enforced closure in the wake of the pandemic.
Categories:
Covid-19, Risk Financing
Keywords:
Business Continuity Management
COVID-19 has disrupted cybersecurity, too – here's how businesses can decrease their risk Text
World Economic Forum, 27th July 2020
Friday Reading Edition 33 (6th November 2020)
COVID-19 is accelerating the digital transformation of business, especially retail, education and healthcare. Rapid, unplanned digitisation increases the risk and impact of cyberattacks. Leaders should take a systemic approach to cybersecurity in three phases.
Categories:
Cyber, Covid-19
Keywords:
Cyber Security, Cyber, Digital Transformation
Reports & advisories Text
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
Friday Reading Edition 33 (6th November 2020)
The NCSC's response, reports and advisories on cyber security matters affecting the UK -alerts pm ransomware attacks and other risks.
Categories:
Cyber
Keywords:
Cyber Security, Cyber