Business continuity
46% of Asia-Pacific businesses don't insure supply chain disruption, says Zurich
Global insurer Zurich has identified a large protection gap in Asia-Pacific for supply chain losses.
SchemeServe makes two senior appointments to its board
John Price and Colin Kippin have been appointed to SchemeServe's board at chief operating officer and director, respectively.
Insurers that fail to adopt business management platforms risk being 'left in the dark ages'
Insurers that opt for Excel spreadsheet over more advanced methods of business planning are at risk of being ‘left in the dark ages’, industry professionals have said.
Brokers could be responsible if SSP is unable to recover data
Brokers could be held responsible for data loss if SSP is unable to recover its document archives.
Legal Update: Time for insurers to get ready
A growing number of cyber incidents means insurers must prepare strategies to deal with a range of new business interruption liabilities.
Buncefield Anniversary: A look at the explosion and the fallout from it 10 years on
The explosion at the Buncefield oil depot on 11 December 2005 was the largest explosion ever in Europe during peacetime. Safeguards failed and as a result a fuel tanker overflowed.
Expertise From A-Z: SMEs - Better use of data
There are huge amounts of data out there and it is now much easier for brokers to use and place business online – if only they were more aware of this
Expertise From A-Z: SMEs - Protecting SMEs
A Financial Conduct Authority thematic review found SMEs were being let down by claims handlers. What can the industry do to improve?
SME Hubs: Let's get together
With so much economic focus on London, SME directors are championing the idea of a business hub away from the capital. But how would it work?
Biba 2015: Lorega Solutions launches broker business continuity offering
Loss recovery insurer Lorega Solutions has partnered with Basinger Consultants to produce a business continuity service for the broker market which will be launched at the 2015 British Insurance Brokers' Association conference this week.
Richfords founder to takeover as chairman of BDMA
Steven Richford, founder and managing director of Richfords Fire and Flood, will takeover as chairman of the British Damage Management Association from 1 December.
Investing for the long-term
Can taking a long-term viewpoint on business planning set you apart from the competition? Davies Group's Darren Coombes thinks so
Post Blog: Six reasons you cannot miss Claims Club meeting 3
Next month the Post Claims Club returns with its third quarterly meeting.
In Focus: Public Sector - The importance of business continuity planning
Risk management and business continuity planning is an essential part of running a commercial business. But while it can help to protect profits and ensure a business's future, there is no less of a need for robust BCP in the public sector.
C-Suite – Insurer: Never mind the silos
Collaboration within companies needs to take on a more punk attitude to provide innovation.
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Staying afloat
Staying afloat
BrokersLink offers supply chain risk advice
International broker network BrokersLink has launched a supply chain risk management service for its members.
Cooper Gay offers free RM and BC service to terrorism clients
Intermediary Cooper Gay & Co is offering a free crisis management and business continuity consultation to its terrorism and political risks policyholders.
Biba and Cabinet Office launch survival guide for SMEs
Under the title 'Business Continuity for Dummies', Biba’s SME survival guide includes a chapter focused on insurance and explains the benefits of using an insurance broker.
Woodgate & Clark handling Selfridges claim
Loss adjuster Woodgate & Clark has been appointed to handle claims arising from the raid on Selfridges in Manchester, Post understands.
Henderson smells success after winning cheese maker deal
Henderson Insurance Brokers Teesside has won a contract handling cheese maker Wensleydale Creamery's insurance needs.
Indian power failure highlights supply chain exposures
The widespread power failures in northern India in July highlighted the potential exposure for businesses relying on offshore outsourcing to deliver key services to customers worldwide, according to Zurich.
Nearly 80% of Vietnamese SMEs lack disaster preparation
Despite their exposure, small to medium sized businesses in Vietnam are seriously under-prepared for the possibility of a natural disaster, a study by the Asia Foundation has found.
Firms still failing to focus on supply chain resiliency
Despite a number of wake-up calls from last year's catastrophe events, many organisations still lack complete visibility into their supply chains and remain vulnerable to the next disaster, according to a white paper published today by Marsh.