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 211 (2nd August 2024)
Major sporting events such as Euro 2024 and the Olympics excite and unite billions of people around the world, but for event organisers, delivering such spectacles is not without its challenges, whether this is the potential for disruption caused by extreme weather or a cyber incident
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Friday Reading Edition 211 (2nd August 2024)
As preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics were ramping up, business leaders and risk owners were preparing to mitigate a series of key risks associated with the event.
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Friday Reading Edition 211 (2nd August 2024)
We explore why preparation is crucial against extreme weather threats and the steps organisations can take to build resilience against flood risks for sports facilities.
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Friday Reading Edition 210 (26th July 2024)
In this episode, Richard Cutcher is joined by Sam Wilkin, director of political risk analytics at WTW. Sam shares his insight and perspective of the geopolitical landscape at a particularly volatile time, as well as on the upcoming US election.
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Friday Reading Edition 210 (26th July 2024)
Everything from higher rates to investment delays triggered by the US election could suppress economic activity.
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Geopolitical Interregnum Podcast
Friday Reading Edition 210 (26th July 2024)
The liberal international order, sometimes called Pax Americana, is in decline, but it's unclear what happens next. We explore the concept of geopolitical 'interregnum' as a framework for markets and insurers to consider the business environment.
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Friday Reading Edition 208 (12th July 2024)
AI is opening up new opportunities and risks. How can risk managers protect and grow their organisations as AI becomes increasingly embedded in their organisations?
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Friday Reading Edition 208 (12th July 2024)
In an era defined by rapid change and unforeseen challenges, the role of Chief Risk Officer (CRO) has never been more critical for any business. The insurance industry has been at the forefront of risk management for many years and Insurance CROs offer a fantastic example for all those looking to juggle the volume and complexity of work required to effectively manage the risks of a business.
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Friday Reading Edition 205 (21st June 2024)
AI has been flagged as an emerging risk for some time – boards are discussing AI risk frameworks and risk assessments. Boards need to be confident and informed about the outcomes of AI decisions that can affect the lives of people.
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Friday Reading Edition 204 (14th June 2024)
Leaders of the world's seven richest nations – including UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak – are gathering this week in Italy to decide what to do to about the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Ukraine.
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