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 283 (6th March 2026)
Launched this week – in this second edition of its captives survey, Airmic continues to seek better understanding of the priorities and experiences of our members. New areas covered in this iteration of the survey include captives governance and access to reinsurance.
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Friday Reading Edition 283 (6th March 2026)
Captives are moving from a reactive stopgap to a core, strategic tool for managing cyber risk — helping organistions drive efficiency, manage volatility and build resilience in a rapidly evolving risk environment.
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Friday Reading Edition 283 (6th March 2026)
The Marsh Captive Solutions 2025 benchmarking report explores trends among captives and offers insights for captive owners in different industries. Among these trends are growth in premiums written by captive insurers, more risk retained in captive vehicles, and the expansion of the number of coverages written.
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Friday Reading Edition 283 (6th March 2026)
The past four years have seen a revitalisation of captive utilisation. Captives are en vogue again but it has not always been the case this century.
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Friday Reading Edition 282 (27th February 2026)
The US began collecting a temporary new 10% global import tariff on Tuesday, but the Trump administration was working to increase it to 15%, a White House official said, sowing confusion over President Donald Trump's tariff policies after last week's Supreme Court defeat.
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Friday Reading Edition 282 (27th February 2026)
The US Supreme Court issued its hotly anticipated decision that the Trump administration did not have the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This decision has significant practical consequences for importers that previously paid billions of dollars in tariffs and might now be eligible for refunds for the money they’ve paid.
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Friday Reading Edition 282 (27th February 2026)
With the right strategies, organisations can turn challenges into opportunities.
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Friday Reading Edition 282 (27th February 2026)
Peter Navarro, the senior White House counsellor for trade and manufacturing, has stood behind President Trump’s sweeping tariffs against China and other nations, levies that have in some cases raised prices for US companies and consumers. Recorded in December, Navarro discusses the US relationship with China and an upcoming Supreme Court ruling on the administration’s use of emergency powers to levy tariffs.
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Friday Reading Edition 282 (27th February 2026)
Navigating new sweeping tariffs requires strategic risk management and robust decision making.
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Friday Reading Edition 282 (27th February 2026)
In today’s current environment, many businesses face significant challenges as tariffs and trade policies evolve. The uncertainty surrounding these changes can impact your operations, supply chains, and overall strategy. Understanding the implications of tariffs can be crucial for assessing potential impacts on your business.
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