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 263 (26th September 2025)
In an era marked by rapid geopolitical shifts, understanding the implications of change for businesses has never been more critical. The conversation underscored the importance of monitoring the UK’s political landscape, as it directly influences economic policy and business operations.
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Friday Reading Edition 263 (26th September 2025)
What are the biggest economic challenges facing the UK in the years ahead? As Paul Johnson hosts his final episode before stepping down as IFS director, he reflects on the country’s fiscal outlook, the importance of economic growth, and the pressures of an ageing population.
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Friday Reading Edition 263 (26th September 2025)
Christopher Coppock, head of geopolitical and economic risk analysis for credit specialties, Marsh UK explores the key trends reshaping political risk, including the transformation of global trade. The ‘connector model’ — where countries such as Mexico and Hungary serve as intermediary nodes between China and the West — has allowed international trade volumes to remain high despite growing protectionism. However, this architecture may not be sustainable.
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Friday Reading Edition 258 (22nd August 2025)
While Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has tested the strength of the Ukrainian economy, it has also transformed it in a direction that creates unique investment opportunities. Despite the risks, international investors are already building future-ready strategies, addressing new realities, and taking the temperature of the Ukrainian business climate.
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Friday Reading Edition 255 (1st August 2025)
Natural disasters can cause economic losses that are much higher than insured losses. This interactive tool displays this protection gap in 13 countries and all global regions.
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Friday Reading Edition 255 (1st August 2025)
Earthquakes are the deadliest natural hazard and cause extreme damage. They are impossible to predict and warnings come only moments before the shock waves arrive. The focus of prevention must therefore be on earthquake-resistant buildings and infrastructure, which offer the best-possible protection to human life.
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Friday Reading Edition 255 (1st August 2025)
This report discusses how and where earthquakes happen, their impact on property and business and how risk consultancy modeling and analysis can help businesses to measure, mitigate and manage their risks.
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Friday Reading Edition 255 (1st August 2025)
Howden Cat Watch is a critical alert tool for businesses and organisations that need to manage the risks associated with natural disasters and other catastrophic events, which you can sign up for.
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Friday Reading Edition 255 (1st August 2025)
Severe weather, natural disasters, and other catastrophic events can cause serious havoc regardless of where you are in the world.
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Friday Reading Edition 254 (25th July 2025)
AI has tremendous potential—but it also has tremendous implications for investments in power, real estate, and more. Here’s what leaders need to know now in the face of rapidly rising demand.
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