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 220 (4th October 2024)
In the wake of a hurricane, many people and businesses can face significant flooding, power outages, and other devastating effects. Recovery could take several weeks, during which time high floodwaters and other hazards could pose dangers to employees and others. Here are three ways you can protect your people and operations as you start to rebuild from a storm.
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Friday Reading Edition 215 (30th August 2024)
Wildfire is a natural peril that is aggravated by a changing climate, is difficult to model, and poses a risk to property, the environment, biodiversity and human health. As the wildfire season begins in France, how a new wildfire risk prevention tool can help you make more informed decisions and put in place risk prevention and management strategies.
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Friday Reading Edition 213 (16th August 2024)
Riots have taken place in various parts of England and in Northern Ireland, since 30 July 2024. Given the potential for further disturbances, to help you through this challenging time, Marsh has produced some guidance on claims, policy response, and tips on keeping your people safe.
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Friday Reading Edition 213 (16th August 2024)
Ministers are urging insurance firms to pay out quickly to businesses damaged by last week's rioting.
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Managing violent unrest poses challenges at every turn for policing – and for the new government Text
Friday Reading Edition 213 (16th August 2024)
People expect the government to respond to the awful Southport attacks. The home secretary has limited influence over the response to disorder, but is likely to be criticised if the situation does not calm.
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Friday Reading Edition 213 (16th August 2024)
Businesses may face increased risks during periods of public protests and civil unrest, which can threaten employees, disrupt operations, and damage property.
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Friday Reading Edition 201 (17th May 2024)
Half of all UK construction workers, or 1.5m people have worked in a dangerous environment [1] while suffering poor mental health and close to 700,000 suffered injuries, according to new research from business insurer QBE.
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Friday Reading Edition 201 (17th May 2024)
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place in the UK between 13-19 May. It’s a great time to take stock of your company’s mental health programmes and your own emotional wellbeing journey.
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Friday Reading Edition 201 (17th May 2024)
Mental health is a crucial component of overall wellbeing, and it is important companies provide support to their employees in this area. However, employers are reducing mental health programmes when employees require them the most.
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Friday Reading Edition 201 (17th May 2024)
Across Zurich, employees are drawing own their own personal experiences of mental ill-health to support others by becoming mental health first aiders. Opening up the conversation and creating safe spaces where positive emotional and mental wellbeing can thrive.
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