Federation of European Risk Management Associations (Ferma)
FERMA 2017: Risk managers ‘frustrated’ that insurance isn’t evolving fast enough
The president of the Federation of European Risk Managers Associations has voiced members' feelings of dissatisfaction that their insurers are not keeping up with the fourth industrial revolution.
FERMA 2017: Charismatic leaders could be a firm’s biggest risk
Risk managers have been urged to recognise that business leaders can be a firm’s biggest risk.
FERMA 2017: Risk managers urged to have ‘open dialogue’ and make sure firms are honest about risks
Inga Beale, CEO of Lloyds, has urged for a change in business culture to allow firms to admit to mistakes or errors so insurers can properly cover their risk exposures.
FERMA elects new board members
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations today elected three new board members with hopes of generating fresh perspectives.
Ferma launches new strategic vision
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has unveiled a new strategic vision and mission statement at its annual general assembly in Brussels.
Europe: Competition law - all over for Iber?
The Insurance Block Exemption Regulation is set to lapse on 31 March 2017, and the European Commission is not looking for a replacement. What will this mean for cooperation and competition?
Ferma calls for risk management in implementing new EC directive
The European Commission should emphasise the importance of risk managers when it comes to issuing guidelines on how to implement the new Non-Financial Reporting Guidelines.
Adaption and innovation key themes from Ferma 2015
Insurers and brokers must be more agile to keep up with the emerging risks facing their clients, such as the sharing economy, according to commentators at the Federation of European Risk Management Associations Forum 2015.
C-suite - Insurer: A change in perception
Businesses feel their risk profiles are increasing – so how are they adapting?
Board-level influence of risk managers growing
The level of influence of risk managers at board level appears to be growing, according to a survey by Ace European Group.
Ferma 2015: Willis launches motor risk forecasting tool
Willis has launched a tool that allows risk managers to forecast third party motor risk across Europe.
Ferma 2015: Insurance Act guide published for Ferma members
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has today (6 October) published a guide for its members on the implications of the Insurance Act 2015.
Ferma 2015: Businesses say cyber is the greatest threat
Cyber and IT-related risks are the most likely to occur and carry the greatest potential impact on operations, according to the 2015 International Business Resiliency Survey, jointly conducted by Marsh and the Disaster Recovery Institute International.
Ferma 2015: Ferma to forge relationship with systems provider Axco
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations is to partner with Axco Insurance Information Services to give its member associations access to Axco's database of global regulatory requirements.
Ferma 2015: Ferma appoints first CEO as Bindelle exits
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has appointed Typhaine Beaupérin as its first CEO following the departure of executive director Florence Bindelle.
Ferma 2015: Lloyd's and Ferma to launch ‘masters' training programme
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and Lloyd's today (6 October) launched the third edition of their joint professional development programme, including a masters' day for experienced risk managers.
Ferma 2015: Crawford unveils financial lines claims service
Loss adjuster Crawford and Company has responded to growing regulatory action and tightening legislation by launching a new financial lines claims service throughout Europe.
Ferma 2015: Ferma launches certification scheme at forum
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations today (5 October) launched its certification scheme, RIMAP.
Ferma 2015: Cyber risk ‘not fully understood'
The vast majority of businesses believe that cyber risk has still not been fully understood, according to Aon Risk Solutions.
Market Moves - 1 October 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week?
Willaert to succeed Graham as Ferma president
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has announced its 2015/2016 executive committee to be led by president Jo Willaert.
Graham to rejoin Airmic in technical director role
Former Airmic chair and president of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations Julia Graham will be joining the association as technical director from 1 May.
Ferma secretary general Meyer credited for contribution to industry
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations' secretary general Edwin Meyer has died, the organisation announced on 9 February.
The POST Power List 2014
After much deliberation, Post finally reveals the top 10 shining lights of the insurance industry, along with details of who we think would play them in a movie of their life, to complete the Post Power List.