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 199 (3rd May 2024)
Police forcibly removed scores of defiant pro-Palestinian protesters at several colleges, including taking down an encampment at UCLA in a jarring scene that underscored the heightened chaos that has erupted at universities this week
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Friday Reading Edition 199 (3rd May 2024)
Amidst rising occurrences and heightened intensity of civil unrest events, how can organizations proactively manage their exposure, mitigate risks, and ensure continuous insurance coverage?
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Friday Reading Edition 199 (3rd May 2024)
With much of the world suffering political and social upheaval, multinational companies are facing a growing risk of strikes, riots and civil commotion To prepare for the potential damage and disruption caused by civil unrest, risk professionals need to protect their balance sheets and international assets.
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Friday Reading Edition 199 (3rd May 2024)
Acts of civil disobedience on campus are not likely to cease in the near future, which means higher education institutions must be prepared. Risk professionals and leadership should revisit their crisis management and emergency preparedness plans to ensure they contemplate this issue and that their teams understand their roles and responsibilities in the event of unrest.
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Friday Reading Edition 198 (26th April 2024)
Amy Barnes, Head of Climate & Sustainability Strategy, Marsh, writes on the advent of Climate AI as well the need for a more human-centric climate debate.
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Friday Reading Edition 198 (26th April 2024)
Published last month – The pace of growth of global insured losses from natural catastrophe is exceeding the rate of economic growth.
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Friday Reading Edition 198 (26th April 2024)
As insurance coverages and perils become more interconnected, forward-looking climate models will be critical to provide a more accurate view of the extent to which climate change is intensifying natural catastrophes.
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Friday Reading Edition 198 (26th April 2024)
The transition to net-zero is a particularly complex challenge that will require significant investment, innovative solutions and bold initiatives if it is to succeed.
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Friday Reading Edition 197 (19th April 2024)
A contrary view: The strikes demonstrated a more assertive approach from Tehran, but the region’s security now depends on Israel’s ability to play a longer game.
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Friday Reading Edition 197 (19th April 2024)
In the midst of the Israel-Hamas war, a digital battlefield has emerged, echoing patterns seen in pervious conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war.
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