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)
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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Friday Reading Edition 252 (11th July 2025)
President Donald Trump sowed fresh chaos in metals markets by indicating the US would implement a higher-than-expected 50% tariff on copper.
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Friday Reading Edition 252 (11th July 2025)
Geopolitical dynamics, such as potential increase in tariffs and export restrictions, are creating potentially heightened political risks in the mineral sector. These factors can affect supply chains, prices, product availability, and return on investment for mining projects.
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Friday Reading Edition 252 (11th July 2025)
Discussing the interplay between critical raw materials and geopolitics – and the challenges associated with extraction.
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