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 268 (31st October 2025)
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned of catastrophic conditions in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall, bringing winds gusts exceeding 300 kilometres per hour, flash floods, and landslides, marking the worst storm to hit the island this century.
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Friday Reading Edition 268 (31st October 2025)
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on 1 June and ends on 30 November, is projected to have above-average activity.
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Friday Reading Edition 268 (31st October 2025)
Hurricane preparedness and actions to take to protect your workplace in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm.
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Friday Reading Edition 268 (31st October 2025)
What changes in hurricane activity are expected, given the pronounced global warming scenarios from IPCC models? Have humans already caused a detectable increase in Atlantic hurricane activity or global tropical cyclone activity?
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Friday Reading Edition 268 (31st October 2025)
If your organisation is affected by a hurricane or tropical storm, these resources can help you manage business interruption, prepare insurance claims, and support employees.
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Friday Reading Edition 265 (10th October 2025)
Almost 4,000 people have signed up to the lawsuit against major poultry producers and a water company over allegations of "extensive and widespread pollution" in three rivers – the Wye, Lugg and Usk. They argue the state of the rivers in recent years has severely affected local businesses, property values and people's enjoyment of the area, and are seeking "substantial damages".
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Friday Reading Edition 265 (10th October 2025)
Environmental risks are evolving rapidly, and businesses face increasing exposure to pollution-related liabilities. Whether it’s accidental contamination, regulatory compliance, or long-term environmental impact, understanding your coverage options is critical to safeguarding your assets and organisation.
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Friday Reading Edition 265 (10th October 2025)
The widespread use and poor disposal of plastics are driving an increase in litigation across different lines of business, on account of the potential harm that plastics and plastic particles cause.
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Friday Reading Edition 265 (10th October 2025)
Climate change and an evolving regulatory and legal landscape are driving increased environmental liability, prompting a growing number of businesses to reassess environmental risks and address gaps in protection.
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Friday Reading Edition 265 (10th October 2025)
For the first time, the Environment Agency has published their Chief Regulator’s report – whose role is to lead the agency’s work to support ‘‘compliant businesses to thrive, grow, and transform’’ but also work with the agency’s enforcement teams to ensure ‘‘regulation translates into compliance and that serious non-compliance’’ is punished.
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