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 292 (8th May 2026)
The International Energy Agency has released hundreds of millions of barrels of oil, a short-term measure to soften the impact of the Middle East crisis. But as energy disruption continues, there is a case to be made that moments like this give space for creative responses that can deliver real results. Here’s how previous global energy shocks in the Middle East and Japan have resulted in meaningful climate progress.
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The resurgence of nuclear power: Navigating insurance and legal frameworks in a growing industry Text
Friday Reading Edition 291 (1st May 2026)
Nuclear power is experiencing a remarkable resurgence globally. This is driven by urgent climate goals, energy security concerns, and technological innovation. In this context, industry specialists convened at Marsh’s recent Nuclear Insurance Symposium in London to examine the changing risk environment. This is a summary of the session focused on the complex legal frameworks governing nuclear liability.
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Friday Reading Edition 291 (1st May 2026)
Nuclear power currently provides roughly 30% of the world’s low-carbon electricity and is the second-largest source of low-carbon power after hydropower. Yet, it is one of the most challenging and divisive energy sources.
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Friday Reading Edition 288 (10th April 2026)
Space weather originates from solar activity and mostly causes no tangible disruption. Severe space weather can, however, disrupt a range of technologies. For example, an event could cause the widespread disruption of air travel for multiple weeks, localised power outages in the UK, and disruption to satellite services such as satellite navigation and timing services used by many sectors.
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Friday Reading Edition 288 (10th April 2026)
Both natural and human-induced factors causing space risks pose a concrete threat to modern society and many questions remain for companies and their insurers regarding this rather complex and obscure threat.
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Friday Reading Edition 286 (27th March 2026)
WMO’s State of the Global Climate report 2025 confirms that 2015-2025 are the hottest 11-years on record. These rapid and large-scale changes have occurred within a few decades but will have harmful repercussions for hundreds – and potentially thousands – of years.
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Friday Reading Edition 286 (27th March 2026)
A "super El Niño" could emerge by the end of the 2026 hurricane season, with forecasters predicting that the ongoing La Niña is about to finish.
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Friday Reading Edition 286 (27th March 2026)
One of the world’s leading experts shares how to gain the greatest advantage from look-ahead forecasts of El Niño and La Niña that meteorological agencies now routinely provide months in advance.
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Friday Reading Edition 286 (27th March 2026)
Rising temperatures bring physical repercussions including more intense hazards. Understanding how natural perils shape the risk landscape is critical to advancing global preparedness for climate change. 2023 and 2024 were the top two warmest years on record by a substantial margin, with El Niño also having an impact.
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Friday Reading Edition 286 (27th March 2026)
El Niño has created challenges for the global supply chain, including risks for transportation and logistics. As disruptive weather and climate events persist, vulnerable industries will need to rethink their supply chain strategies to maintain resilience.
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