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 249 (23rd May 2025)
The agreements unveiled at the UK-EU Summit point to a more comprehensive revamp of the relationship than was expected – but there is a lot of negotiating left to do.
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Friday Reading Edition 249 (23rd May 2025)
The EU and UK have announced a Common Understanding which sets out the conclusions of talks held at the EU-UK Summit on 19 May 2025. What is the objective?
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Friday Reading Edition 248 (16th May 2025)
Extreme weather and a changing climate are impacting many of the risks businesses face today. To address future exposures, organisations will need advanced climate and natural catastrophe models and expertise that can assess chronic and acute risks.
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Friday Reading Edition 248 (16th May 2025)
The use of green energy is crucial in the fight against climate change. But the risks associated with the use of renewables are often overlooked and this poses serious problems for insurers.
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Friday Reading Edition 248 (16th May 2025)
Companies worldwide are preparing for the advent of mandatory reporting on sustainability, according to the 2024 edition of KPMG’s Survey of Sustainability Reporting.
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Friday Reading Edition 248 (16th May 2025)
Decarbonising the steel industry through hydrogen and sustainable practices.
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Friday Reading Edition 248 (16th May 2025)
Building resilience to climate change is set to become an even more critical focus, spanning health, infrastructure, and the value of water. Geopolitical risks and an increasing pushback against regulation pose significant challenges to further progress in tackling climate change and protecting the environment.
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California Wildfires Text
Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
Updates and analysis of the Los Angeles wildfires’ impact on people, property, and personal and commercial insurance.
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Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
Wildfires are natural disasters that have become more frequent and severe, posing increased wildfire risk to communities and ecosystems worldwide. In recent years, areas like California have experienced significant economic and insured losses due to these events, including the 2025 LA wildfires.
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Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
From the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society – hydroclimate whiplash events are rapid swings between wet and dry weather are increasing worldwide – and are a key explanation for the Los Angeles wildfires.
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