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 313 (2nd October 2026)
If a ransomware event shuts down a critical system, your board will focus on operations, revenue and recovery long before it discusses the technical vulnerability that led to the incident. Which operations and supplier relationships can continue? Which customers will feel the impact and what will this do to revenues?
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Friday Reading Edition 313 (2nd October 2026)
DDoS attacks are among the most widespread and dangerous cyber threats worldwide. Not only do they cause significant financial losses, but they also frequently result in serious reputational damage and can have a lasting impact on the continuity of business processes.
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Friday Reading Edition 312 (25th September 2026)
The Airmic Guernsey Conference, held at St Pierre Park Hotel on 22 September, explored the evolving role of captives as a strategic risk tool, rather than a niche solution, in response to an increasingly complex risk environment.
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Friday Reading Edition 311 (18th September 2026)
“Rising energy prices are testing the Bank of England's wait-and-see approach” says Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG.
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Friday Reading Edition 311 (18th September 2026)
Oil has broken the US$100 per barrel mark again. In Europe, natural gas matters at least as much as oil. Gas prices have reached their highest level last week since the start of the war against Iran
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Friday Reading Edition 311 (18th September 2026)
The UK’s mix of high fiscal deficits, rising bond yields, anaemic growth, high taxes and an impatient electorate can only be solved with politically brave choices.
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Friday Reading Edition 311 (18th September 2026)
The global economy has faced renewed tests as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt growth and disinflation. Global growth is projected to slow in 2026 and 2027.
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Friday Reading Edition 311 (18th September 2026)
While around 20% of oil and gas supplies were stranded in the Gulf, the global economy has continued to prosper. Trade is robust as societies are doing what they always do: finding ways to overcome obstacles. One of the largest synchronised capital spending cycles in history is being driven by a scramble to increase investment in defence, renewable energy and, of course, AI.
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Friday Reading Edition 311 (18th September 2026)
This briefing explains what government debt is, how much there is of it, and the interest payments made on it.
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Friday Reading Edition 309 (4th September 2026)
Almost three years on from the October 7 terrorist attacks, Israel has fought across multiple fronts, from Gaza and Lebanon to direct confrontation with Iran. This podcast episode discusses whether Israel’s wars are really over, the continuing threat from Iran and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, the security outlook in Gaza and Lebanon, relations with the US and Europe, and what the changing geopolitical landscape means for businesses and insurers.
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