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 203 (7th June 2024)
Claims handling has traditionally been considered a back-office function – but the claims experience is increasingly a key criteria used by Airmic members when deciding which insurer to place their cover with.
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Friday Reading Edition 203 (7th June 2024)
AI has been flagged as an emerging risk for some time – boards are discussing AI risk frameworks and risk assessments. Boards need to be confident and informed about the outcomes of AI decisions that can affect the lives of people.
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Friday Reading Edition 203 (7th June 2024)
Revised and updated – risk-taking is fundamental to the success of any organisation. Leaders must decide the extent to which risk needs to be sought, accepted, addressed or avoided. Their approach will determine how risks are managed across their organisation.
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Friday Reading Edition 203 (7th June 2024)
Organisational horizon scanning and foresight activities are never about predicting the future; they are simply tools to explore the future, inform us about our options and provide direction for our preparedness and strategic thinking.
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Friday Reading Edition 202 (24th May 2024)
The prime minister has called an election for Thursday 4 July 2024.
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Friday Reading Edition 202 (24th May 2024)
Preparing for unrest as geopolitical risk rises up the boardroom agenda.
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Friday Reading Edition 202 (24th May 2024)
In a busy election year, the most high-profile race in 2024 is undoubtedly the rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump as the two candidates once again vie for the Oval Office.
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Friday Reading Edition 202 (24th May 2024)
This year we will see 83 elections in 78 countries. What consequences might the 2024 'year of elections' bring?
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Friday Reading Edition 202 (24th May 2024)
With the biggest election year in history unfolding, are you prepared? The geopolitical climate is filled with uncertainties that could have impacts on your strategy and operations.
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Friday Reading Edition 201 (17th May 2024)
Half of all UK construction workers, or 1.5m people have worked in a dangerous environment [1] while suffering poor mental health and close to 700,000 suffered injuries, according to new research from business insurer QBE.
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