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 263 (26th September 2025)
Finding the Right Balance in Uncertain Times - Global growth proved more resilient than expected in the first half of 2025, especially in many emerging markets but also the US. Industrial production and trade were buoyed by front-loading ahead of higher tariffs. Inflation in most G20 economies is projected to fall as economic growth and labour markets continue to soften – although the UK will have the highest inflation among the G7 countries this year.
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Friday Reading Edition 263 (26th September 2025)
KPMG’s latest UK economic outlook examines the potential impact of US tariffs and the implications for the public finances
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Friday Reading Edition 263 (26th September 2025)
Jérôme Haegeli, Swiss Re’s chief economist, discusses how global growth is slowing at a time of large macroeconomic regime shifts; extreme policy uncertainty is set to persist with the highest US goods tariffs since the Great Depression.
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Friday Reading Edition 263 (26th September 2025)
In an era marked by rapid geopolitical shifts, understanding the implications of change for businesses has never been more critical. The conversation underscored the importance of monitoring the UK’s political landscape, as it directly influences economic policy and business operations.
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Friday Reading Edition 263 (26th September 2025)
What are the biggest economic challenges facing the UK in the years ahead? As Paul Johnson hosts his final episode before stepping down as IFS director, he reflects on the country’s fiscal outlook, the importance of economic growth, and the pressures of an ageing population.
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Friday Reading Edition 263 (26th September 2025)
Christopher Coppock, head of geopolitical and economic risk analysis for credit specialties, Marsh UK explores the key trends reshaping political risk, including the transformation of global trade. The ‘connector model’ — where countries such as Mexico and Hungary serve as intermediary nodes between China and the West — has allowed international trade volumes to remain high despite growing protectionism. However, this architecture may not be sustainable.
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Friday Reading Edition 259 (29th August 2025)
Historic exposure, regulatory reform and legacy cover - what insurers and businesses need to know now.
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Friday Reading Edition 259 (29th August 2025)
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) recently published a policy paper outlining an interim approach to the Persistent, Mobile, and Toxic (PMT) concept to support the risk management of PFAS. This approach aims to enhance regulatory control over PFAS, which are known for their extreme persistence and mobility in the environment.
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Friday Reading Edition 259 (29th August 2025)
PFAS have long been integral to various construction materials and products. However, they have recently come to the attention of some construction insurance companies. How can UK contractors and developers respond?
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Friday Reading Edition 259 (29th August 2025)
Chemicals widely used across different industries are linked to health issues and environmental pollution. How can you identify and manage risks from ‘forever chemicals’ in your supply chain?
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