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 214 (23rd August 2024)
[Free to download upon sharing contact details] The 2024 US presidential election will be the most consequential geopolitical event of the year. Will the US continue to play a leading role in global affairs, as is likely under the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris? Or will it become more transactional and isolationist, as is likely under former Republican President Donald Trump?
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Friday Reading Edition 214 (23rd August 2024)
[Free to download upon sharing contact details] The Trump Risk Index measures the broad exposure of the US’s 70 largest trading partners. The EIU’s overall risk score is based on an assessment of vulnerability across three areas—trade, immigration and security—where they expect important policy changes under Donald Trump, were he to win the US presidential election in November.
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Friday Reading Edition 213 (16th August 2024)
Riots have taken place in various parts of England and in Northern Ireland, since 30 July 2024. Given the potential for further disturbances, to help you through this challenging time, Marsh has produced some guidance on claims, policy response, and tips on keeping your people safe.
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Friday Reading Edition 213 (16th August 2024)
Ministers are urging insurance firms to pay out quickly to businesses damaged by last week's rioting.
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Friday Reading Edition 213 (16th August 2024)
Tackling illegal content online is a major priority for Ofcom. In recent days, there has been appalling acts of violence in the UK, with questions raised about the role of social media in this context.
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Managing violent unrest poses challenges at every turn for policing – and for the new government Text
Friday Reading Edition 213 (16th August 2024)
People expect the government to respond to the awful Southport attacks. The home secretary has limited influence over the response to disorder, but is likely to be criticised if the situation does not calm.
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Friday Reading Edition 213 (16th August 2024)
With reports of unrest across the UK, people will understandably be concerned about any impact on their homes and businesses. These FAQs set out how insurers will approach claims.
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Friday Reading Edition 213 (16th August 2024)
Businesses may face increased risks during periods of public protests and civil unrest, which can threaten employees, disrupt operations, and damage property.
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Friday Reading Edition 212 (9th August 2024)
The government is proposing a voluntary Code of Practice on the cyber security risks to AI that will be taken into a global standards development organisation for further development. It sets baseline security requirements for all AI technologies and distinguishes actions that need to be taken by different stakeholders across the AI supply chain.
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Friday Reading Edition 212 (9th August 2024)
The UK’s new Labour government has inherited a pro-innovation regulatory framework for AI, one that heavily leverages sector-specific expertise to govern this technology. While the framework has been well-received globally, Labour’s manifesto hinted at stronger policy interventions for AI.
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