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 226 (15th November 2024)
The government is consulting on the potential for a new approach to captive insurance companies, with the aim of supporting the competitiveness of the UK insurance sector. This consultation closes on 7 February 2025.
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Friday Reading Edition 220 (4th October 2024)
Flooding affects more people around the world than any other peril. Around 29% of the world’s population is exposed to flood risk.
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Friday Reading Edition 220 (4th October 2024)
September's Storm Helene destroyed whole communities across six states in the south-eastern US and claimed more than 100 lives.
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Friday Reading Edition 220 (4th October 2024)
Rising flood risks are not only threatening buildings and infrastructure but also impacting wildlife and ecosystems. We look at the wider impact this has on communities, businesses and industry.
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Friday Reading Edition 220 (4th October 2024)
Climate change is a central factor in the very high water temperatures, which in turn offer ample energy for the formation of hurricanes.
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Friday Reading Edition 219 (27th September 2024)
Climate change impacts our economic and societal systems, for example extreme weather events pose a risk to essential services, Customers will have to accept a reduction in the availability of infrastructure, without further investment in increasingly costly maintenance and adaptation.
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Friday Reading Edition 219 (27th September 2024)
Climate change poses the biggest long-term risk to the global economy. No action is not an option
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Friday Reading Edition 219 (27th September 2024)
Marsh’s Corporate Climate Adaptation Survey can help businesses prepare for the changes and challenges ahead. Explore our key findings and takeaways.
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Friday Reading Edition 219 (27th September 2024)
The faster the climate changes and the longer adaptation efforts are put off, the more difficult and expensive responding to climate change will be.
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Sustainable ocean Text
Friday Reading Edition 215 (30th August 2024)
Climate change poses significant risks to our planet, and the ocean is no exception. Increasing emissions are pushing up water temperatures, leading to more severe storms and heavy rainfall events.
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