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 207 (5th July 2024)
We find ourselves with a labour government holding the reigns to power today for the first time in 14 years. Will that usher in an ideological change in regulatory direction for insurance leaders to contend with or is the reality that the recent regulatory path of travel sits comfortably with the general positioning of the new political ‘powers that be’?
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Friday Reading Edition 207 (5th July 2024)
The Scottish National Party has had its worst UK parliamentary election since 2010, projections showed, derailing their push for a new independence referendum as a resurgent Labour Party made gains in former heartlands.
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Friday Reading Edition 207 (5th July 2024)
Sinn Féin has become Northern Ireland's largest Westminster party for the first time after a hugely disappointing night for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
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UK election update Video
Friday Reading Edition 207 (5th July 2024)
Can a Labour government fix the image problem and attract the investment needed to fund its growth plans? What is Labour likely to do to improve the investment environment? How does the UK compare to the rest of the region as an investment destination?
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Friday Reading Edition 207 (5th July 2024)
An expert panel paints a picture of what post-election Britain will look like for business leaders.
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Friday Reading Edition 204 (14th June 2024)
Analyses the results of last weekend’s European Parliament elections, highlighting that although populist radical right parties performed well, the real winners were the centre-right European People’s Party. She explores the implications for EU policymaking and subsequent national elections.
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Friday Reading Edition 204 (14th June 2024)
Yesterday, the Labour Party set out its policy offer. Experts share what they learned from the manifesto – from how Keir Starmer’s party would use ‘missions’ to govern to its approach to ethics and standards.
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Friday Reading Edition 204 (14th June 2024)
Tim Sarson and Sharon Baynham are joined by David Gauke and Yael Selfin to discuss the road to the election.
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Friday Reading Edition 204 (14th June 2024)
This year we will see 83 elections in 78 countries. What consequences might the 2024 'year of elections' bring?
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Friday Reading Edition 203 (7th June 2024)
A concurrence of electoral cycles across so many countries provides a steady drumbeat of potential flashpoints throughout 2024, holding the attention of risk and insurance professionals. Includes results of the 2024 Airmic Big Question surveys.
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