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 225 (8th November 2024)
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey discusses the central bank's decision to cut its benchmark interest rate to 4.75%, and the impact tariffs from the US could have on the UK economy following the re-election of Donald Trump.
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Trump 2.0 will have a massive impact on Big Tech, AI, chips and more—in Silicon Valley and beyond Text
Friday Reading Edition 225 (8th November 2024)
A rundown of what Trump 2.0 probably means for issues such as AI, antitrust, and semiconductors – Trump has expressed views on a variety of important tech topics, and it is also reasonable to take into account the views and motivations of key advisors including Elon Musk, who has emerged in the last few months of the presidential campaign as one of Trump’s most important and trusted allies.
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Friday Reading Edition 225 (8th November 2024)
Just released – A combination of underlying political tensions in various regions is leading to a more destabilised global order. How can directors reliably assess both the short and long-term impact and consequences of so varied and amorphous a set of issues on their businesses?
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Friday Reading Edition 223 (25th October 2024)
AI is increasing the risk of sophisticated attacks by advanced groups, and lowering the barriers to entry for less skilled hackers
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Friday Reading Edition 218 (20th September 2024)
Visiting Israel and the Lebanon border on Monday, peace still seems far off, as well as how dangerous the confrontation with Hezbollah remains a year after 7 October.
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Friday Reading Edition 218 (20th September 2024)
Maritime shipping volumes are robust, yet geopolitical risk poses a threat, as higher trade tensions could impact volumes and demand ahead. Despite wars and trade tensions, marine insurers have the tools to weather risks.
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Charting a system in decline Podcast
Friday Reading Edition 218 (20th September 2024)
Sam Wilkin, WTW’s director of political risk analytics, oversees the WTW’s Political Risk Index – its latest report charts the decline of the rules-based international order, with all that that entails for peace, democracy, free trade and cross-border investment.
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Friday Reading Edition 218 (20th September 2024)
In this edition of the Political Risk Index, we explore government positions regarding the rules-based order in emerging market countries and territories.
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Friday Reading Edition 214 (23rd August 2024)
The conflict in Lebanon could go from limited war to all-out conflict, whether due to a miscalculation on Israel’s or Hezbollah’s part or due to a deliberate decision by either party that it is in their interest to fight what seems to be an inevitable war sooner rather than later.
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Friday Reading Edition 212 (9th August 2024)
AI has transformational potential, but there are risks which must be carefully assessed and managed. Insurance will play a crucial role in risk management and businesses are well-advised to identify pro-actively their AI risks and consider whether their existing insurance arrangements are suitable for the emerging risks.
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