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 237 (21st February 2025)
After months of signaling and speculation, the Trump administration started on February 12 to roll out its strategy for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Friday Reading Edition 237 (21st February 2025)
Charles Hecker is the author of ‘Zero Sum: The Arc of International Business in Russia’. We discuss his acclaimed new book and draw lessons from the highs and lows of doing business in post-Soviet Russia, from communism to capitalism, and to the exodus of three years ago. There’s also time to think about the postwar future, including potential conditions for a return to Russia by some Western firms, if the geopolitical mood-music changes and should sanctions be lifted.
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Friday Reading Edition 237 (21st February 2025)
Control Risks’ daily Ukraine-Russia Monitor includes a dashboard summary, scenario analysis and summaries of key developments. Subscribe and have it sent straight to your email.
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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)
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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Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
Did you know that global flood losses are set to increase five-fold by 2050? This on-demand webinar covers the growing flood problem and how it is set to impact us all.
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