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 266 (17th October 2025)
Considering the impacts of recent political events and conflicts on global trade, potential future disruptions and global trends for businesses – in addition to Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea and the trade war with China during the first Trump term, organizations now face the prospect of extensive US tariffs, an unstable Middle East and the outcome of the war in Ukraine.
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Friday Reading Edition 266 (17th October 2025)
The aim of this guide is to provide a toolkit to assist directors in understanding and keeping pace with this fast-changing and increasingly complex context. To what extent can insurance mitigate the cash flow risks, the major liability risks faced by organisations involved in international trade, and the potential for personal liability exposure to the directors themselves, and protect assets on and off the balance sheet?
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Friday Reading Edition 266 (17th October 2025)
With macroeconomic matters moderating, geopolitics has taken center stage with conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere threatening the world order. In this episode, host Colin Ellis calls on NATO advisor and geopolitics expert Klaus Dodds to assess today’s political and environmental flash points.
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Friday Reading Edition 265 (10th October 2025)
Almost 4,000 people have signed up to the lawsuit against major poultry producers and a water company over allegations of "extensive and widespread pollution" in three rivers – the Wye, Lugg and Usk. They argue the state of the rivers in recent years has severely affected local businesses, property values and people's enjoyment of the area, and are seeking "substantial damages".
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Friday Reading Edition 265 (10th October 2025)
Environmental risks are evolving rapidly, and businesses face increasing exposure to pollution-related liabilities. Whether it’s accidental contamination, regulatory compliance, or long-term environmental impact, understanding your coverage options is critical to safeguarding your assets and organisation.
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Friday Reading Edition 265 (10th October 2025)
The widespread use and poor disposal of plastics are driving an increase in litigation across different lines of business, on account of the potential harm that plastics and plastic particles cause.
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Friday Reading Edition 265 (10th October 2025)
Climate change and an evolving regulatory and legal landscape are driving increased environmental liability, prompting a growing number of businesses to reassess environmental risks and address gaps in protection.
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Friday Reading Edition 265 (10th October 2025)
For the first time, the Environment Agency has published their Chief Regulator’s report – whose role is to lead the agency’s work to support ‘‘compliant businesses to thrive, grow, and transform’’ but also work with the agency’s enforcement teams to ensure ‘‘regulation translates into compliance and that serious non-compliance’’ is punished.
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Friday Reading Edition 265 (10th October 2025)
This National Adaptation Plan outlines how the Australian Government will fulfil its national leadership role, complementing plans prepared by other jurisdictions and sectors. The plan establishes, for the first time, a framework for adapting to the physical climate risks and nationally significant risks – a useful resource also for those outside Australia.
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Friday Reading Edition 264 (3rd October 2025)
New research from the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA) highlights how today’s loss adjusters must combine technical expertise with empathy and communication to meet the evolving needs of insurers and policyholders.
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