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 236 (14th February 2025)
The CMC has started officially categorise cyber events impacting UK organisations, in a world-first initiative to deliver a consistent and objective framework to assess the severity of major cyber events as they occur, categorising incidents on an easy-to-understand scale from one (least severe) to five (most severe).
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Friday Reading Edition 236 (14th February 2025)
DSIT is developing a Cyber Governance Code of Practice, to ensure that new and existing technologies are deployed safely across the UK to enable more businesses and organisations to make the most of the opportunities they bring. This document provides an overview of the responses to the call for views and key themes that emerged.
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Friday Reading Edition 236 (14th February 2025)
Experts on the front line of cyber security report a widening gap between the resilience of businesses with adequate security and the rest. However, the issue is clouded by a lack of definitive, data-driven research into this cyber security gap. This new report examines the cyber risk landscape confronting UK businesses
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Friday Reading Edition 236 (14th February 2025)
This report explores major findings and puts a spotlight on the complexity of the cybersecurity landscape, which is intensified by geopolitical tensions, emerging technologies, supply chain interdependencies and cybercrime sophistication.
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Friday Reading Edition 236 (14th February 2025)
Cyber incidents such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, and IT disruptions, rank as the top global risk in the Allianz Risk Barometer – and by a higher margin than ever before
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Friday Reading Edition 236 (14th February 2025)
Not all cyber policies are the same. So which nuances in policy wordings should you look out for, to ensure you’re getting comprehensive cover?
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California Wildfires Text
Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
Updates and analysis of the Los Angeles wildfires’ impact on people, property, and personal and commercial insurance.
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Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
Wildfires are natural disasters that have become more frequent and severe, posing increased wildfire risk to communities and ecosystems worldwide. In recent years, areas like California have experienced significant economic and insured losses due to these events, including the 2025 LA wildfires.
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Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
From the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society – hydroclimate whiplash events are rapid swings between wet and dry weather are increasing worldwide – and are a key explanation for the Los Angeles wildfires.
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Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
Europe saw record-breaking floods in autumn 2024. And climate change is likely playing a role in the increasing risk of these natural catastrophes.
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