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Geopolitical risk today demands greater collaboration 28th February 2023

We find ourselves now at an inflection point in geopolitics. The spectre of war has returned to Europe, as the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February has reminded us, write Hoe-Yeong Loke, Airmic’s head of research, and David Benyon, editor of Airmic News.

Debriefing Davos: Resilience and Climate takeaways from WEF 27th February 2023

This year’s World Economic Forum and its attendant Global Risk Report saw a new net-zero initiative for insurers and a focus on resilience to the risks of a rocky macro environment.

Pool Re CEO Clementi outlines 2023 plans 27th February 2023

Tom Clementi, CEO of Pool Re, provides Airmic News with an update on plans for 2023 at the UK’s terrorism risk mutual reinsurer, including a study of systemic cyber risk, small business resilience and proposed changes to Pool Re’s own reinsurance scheme.

Hardest reinsurance renewal in a generation to crank up insurance pricing pressure 27th February 2023

Insurers looking to buy reinsurance at the January 2023 renewals faced hard market conditions of steep price rises and a shortage of available capacity for risk transfer.

Changes to rebalance QOCS rules are welcome but could lead to a litigation spike before Easter 27th February 2023

Proposed changes to QOCS are likely to lead to claims rush, writes Paul Wainwright, partner and head of costs, Clyde & Co.

HSF issues advice on FCA review of Consumer Duty implementation plans 27th February 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills has provided guidance for firms in response to the regulator’s review of progress implementing Consumer Duty requirements.

Insurance and professional risks review published by HSF 27th February 2023

An annual review by law firm Herbert Smith Freehills provides analysis of the key legal cases and developments affecting the insurance sector.

Airmic gains CII accreditation for events, learning and development 27th February 2023

Airmic has again secured annual accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for its programme of events, and learning and development opportunities for Airmic members.

Five Masterclass interactive leadership sessions planned for 2023 27th February 2023

The first of five interactive breakfast-style sessions will be focused on providing leadership in uncertain times and is set for 29 March.

Airmic launches the Climate Risk Management School in partnership with AXA Climate 27th February 2023

In partnership with AXA Climate Airmic has launched the online AXA Climate Risk Management School learning programme as an exclusive member benefit.

Building geopolitical resilience: the focus of new Airmic report 27th February 2023

Airmic and the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA) have worked together to issue a study into building resilience through collaboration in a challenging world.