Federation of European Risk Management Associations (Ferma)
Ferma secures future as it names Willaert as next president
Agfa-Gevaert corporate risk manager Jo Willaert has been named deputy president of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations, following board approval.
Ferma calls for IBER renewal
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has called for renewal of the Insurance Block Exemption Regulation for insurance and reinsurance pools.
Ferma and ECIIA launch new guidance on corporate transparency
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing have issued a joint guidance document in response to increased EU requirements for more corporate transparency.
Top 100 UK Insurers: Roundtable: Women in Insurance: The gender debate
An illustrious group of women discuss the huge strides the industry has made on gender issues and the obstacles that still remain
Ferma agrees risk manager certification scheme
The general assembly of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations has agreed a framework to create European certification for risk managers.
Russian risk manager joins Ferma board
Four directors and one substitute are joining the board of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations.
Ferma prepares to launch benchmarking survey
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations will launch its benchmarking survey on Tuesday 22 April in the UK and 19 other European countries.
Interview: Tim Wallis: Man in the middle
Tim Wallis, chairman of the Claims Portal, tells Post of his pride in his mediation work and reveals he is working on the possibility of launching a credit hire portal.
Lloyd’s first-ever female CEO Inga Beale signals new era for insurance industry
Canopius CEO’s experience makes her ‘ideal’ replacement for Richard Ward
Editor's comment: Ladies first (at last)
When I joined the insurance market in 2004, just under 10 years ago, the ‘required’ dress code for me to enter the hallowed halls of Lloyd’s of London was a skirt or dress.
Interview: Julia Graham: Golden Graham
As the incoming president of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations, Julia Graham explains how three keywords – diversity, profession and innovation – will help shape her reign.
Risk managers and loss adjusters urge business interruption shake-up
Insurers told to do more to protect increasingly global supply chain.
Q&A: Richard Ward: Passing the Lloyd’s baton
Reflecting on his time at the helm, outgoing Lloyd’s chief executive Richard Ward talks about the upcoming challenges for his successor and the legacy he is leaving behind.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 10 October 2013
Penny was thrilled to chat to a broker this week who is investigating launching ‘adverse risk’ motor policies to cater for people with criminal convictions, among other criteria commonly cited for rejections.
Ferma 2013: Captive growth can be opportunity for insurers
Businesses are increasingly utilizing captives to manage their risks, according to insurers at the Federation of European Risk Management Association conference.
Ferma 2013: AIG aims to differentiate through global risk appetite
Risk managers increasingly need an insurer with the ability to manage a global programme, according to Emmanuel Brulé, president of commercial insurance EMEA at AIG.
Ex-Ferma president Luzzi bags senior Herco Global role
Jorge Luzzi has been appointed executive president of Herco Global, the risk management company and part of insurance broking group MDS.
Ferma 2013: Ferma members agree to competence certification
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the presidents of its member associations have agreed in principle to create a European certificate of professional competence for risk managers.
Ferma 2013: Ferma members agree to certification project
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the presidents of its member associations have agreed in principle to create a European certificate of professional competence for risk managers.
Outgoing Lloyd’s CEO vows to make Aon’s sidecar deal deliver on promises
Merits of Aon’s ‘parasitic’ arrangement with Berkshire Hathaway questioned.
Ferma 2013: Insurance industry must become forward facing
The insurance industry must stop looking backwards when faced with new risks, according to XL Group chief executive Mike McGavick.
Budget constraints increase challenges for European risk managers
Europe’s risk managers are being challenged to find innovative and cost-effective solutions to cross-border, complex risks but are not necessarily being given budget increases to do so, according to findings from the 2013 Risk Frontiers European Survey.
Risk managers feeling pressure of complex environment
Europe’s risk managers are being challenged to find innovative and cost-effective solutions to cross-border, complex risks but are not necessarily being given budget increases to do so, according to findings from the 2013 Risk Frontiers European Survey.
Ferma 2013: 'Twin peaks' regulation questioned by ex-EC Solvency II head
The former head of Solvency II at the European Commission has called into question the creation of the UK’s ‘twin peaks’ regulatory system for matters relating to the insurance industry.