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 258 (22nd August 2025)
Watch the interview with Charles Hecker, Russia analyst and author, who speaks to Hoe-Yeong Loke, Head of Research at Airmic, after a whirlwind of meetings and global power play over the weekend. With no ceasefire on the table, Trump and Putin have left more questions than answers. As President Zelensky and European leaders leave Washington, is the real turning point yet to come? How should risk professionals and boards prepare for the next steps in the war?
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Friday Reading Edition 258 (22nd August 2025)
So far, the talks have been a triumph of diplomatic process rather than concrete progress, and it is far from certain that an end to the fighting is near, with much to clarify on Western ‘security guarantees.’
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Friday Reading Edition 258 (22nd August 2025)
The presence of leaders from the UK, Germany, France and Italy was a notable display of European solidarity with Ukraine, intended to prevent another calamitous outcome and preserve Transatlantic unity. It was also important to ensure that President Trump did not force Ukraine into making unnecessary concessions.
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Friday Reading Edition 258 (22nd August 2025)
With peace distant, Ukraine needs a policy that settles in for the long haul.
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Friday Reading Edition 258 (22nd August 2025)
Guests Vyacheslav Andriyko and Karan Chandan share insights on the international market's response to risks in Ukraine, the potential for public-private partnerships, and the importance of a nuanced approach to underwriting in Ukraine.
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Friday Reading Edition 258 (22nd August 2025)
While Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has tested the strength of the Ukrainian economy, it has also transformed it in a direction that creates unique investment opportunities. Despite the risks, international investors are already building future-ready strategies, addressing new realities, and taking the temperature of the Ukrainian business climate.
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Friday Reading Edition 255 (1st August 2025)
Russia’s earthquake was estimated at magnitude 8.8, among the strongest since scientists began monitoring.
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Friday Reading Edition 255 (1st August 2025)
Natural disasters can cause economic losses that are much higher than insured losses. This interactive tool displays this protection gap in 13 countries and all global regions.
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Friday Reading Edition 255 (1st August 2025)
Earthquakes are the deadliest natural hazard and cause extreme damage. They are impossible to predict and warnings come only moments before the shock waves arrive. The focus of prevention must therefore be on earthquake-resistant buildings and infrastructure, which offer the best-possible protection to human life.
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Friday Reading Edition 255 (1st August 2025)
Severe weather, natural disasters, and other catastrophic events can cause serious havoc regardless of where you are in the world.
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