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 217 (13th September 2024)
In the King’s Speech in July, which set out the government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming parliamentary session, the new Labour government announced that it intends to put forward a draft Audit and Governance Reform Bill.
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Friday Reading Edition 217 (13th September 2024)
Examines risk cultures in the banking industry and how financial institutions can learn from the failures of the likes of Credit Suisse and SVB.
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Friday Reading Edition 217 (13th September 2024)
The 2024 Code will apply to financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2025. The Code is applicable companies listed in the commercial companies category or the closed-ended investment funds category, regardless of where they are incorporated.
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Friday Reading Edition 217 (13th September 2024)
The new Internal Audit Code of Practice sets out fundamental principles for running a strong and effective internal audit function. For the first time, we present a unified Code that encompasses the financial services, private, and third sectors.
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What is governance? Text
Friday Reading Edition 217 (13th September 2024)
There is no one universal system of governance. Instead, governance principles are supported by laws and regulations and are used by organisations to define how the board and management should operate.
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Friday Reading Edition 215 (30th August 2024)
Wildfire is a natural peril that is aggravated by a changing climate, is difficult to model, and poses a risk to property, the environment, biodiversity and human health. As the wildfire season begins in France, how a new wildfire risk prevention tool can help you make more informed decisions and put in place risk prevention and management strategies.
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Friday Reading Edition 214 (23rd August 2024)
[Free to download upon sharing contact details] WTW’s 2024 Political Risk Survey explores how companies are managing rising geopolitical challenges.
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Friday Reading Edition 213 (16th August 2024)
Ministers are urging insurance firms to pay out quickly to businesses damaged by last week's rioting.
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Friday Reading Edition 213 (16th August 2024)
Businesses may face increased risks during periods of public protests and civil unrest, which can threaten employees, disrupt operations, and damage property.
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Friday Reading Edition 212 (9th August 2024)
AI has transformational potential, but there are risks which must be carefully assessed and managed. Insurance will play a crucial role in risk management and businesses are well-advised to identify pro-actively their AI risks and consider whether their existing insurance arrangements are suitable for the emerging risks.
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