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 221 (11th October 2024)
Organisations are being advised by global security risk services firm International SOS to evacuate non-essential employees from Israel, Lebanon and neighbouring countries amid an escalating conflict in the region that is “creeping towards” the involvement of Iran and even the US.
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Friday Reading Edition 221 (11th October 2024)
An overview of recent events in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, plus an outlook on the future of maritime security in these waters.
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Friday Reading Edition 217 (13th September 2024)
In this episode, Dr Roger Barker, IoD Director of Policy and Corporate Governance, Richard Moorhead, Professor of Law and Professional Ethics at the University of Exeter, Nick Gould, Partner at Aria Grace Law, and Mary Campbell OBE, Founder and CEO of Blas and Resilient Corporates, discuss the shocking governance issues arising from the Post Office Horizon Scandal.
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Friday Reading Edition 216 (6th September 2024)
The global CrowdStrike IT outage demonstrated that even non-malicious cyber incidents may have serious repercussions. Events like these serve as a wake-up call for businesses to review their cyber resilience and be prepared for more significant incidents in the future.
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Friday Reading Edition 214 (23rd August 2024)
Nearly half the world's population are due to go to the polls in 2024, with implications for businesses ranging from an increase in state-sponsored cyber attacks and disinformation to the increased likelihood of social unrest.
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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 213 (16th August 2024)
With reports of unrest across the UK, people will understandably be concerned about any impact on their homes and businesses. These FAQs set out how insurers will approach claims.
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