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Large losses in the food industry

December 2007

Fire is repeatedly the cause of major losses in the food industry. It is not a new phenomenon for insurers, but a costly one. »more

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"Made in China" – A heightened liability risk?

November 2007

Recalls of defective products have accumulated as well as requests for more controls. However, there are other means to meet this issue. »more

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Ocean transport of dangerous goods

February 2007

In recent years, there have been a number of large fires on container ships that were attributable to the containerised transport of dangerous cargo. »more

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Fire — From risk factor to risk management

January 2007

An appeal for risk management that constitutes a prevention strategy and not just crisis management in response to loss events. »more

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Spectacular container losses on the high seas

January 2007

While the total loss of a fully laden container ship remains the exception, up to 10,000 deck containers are lost overboard each year, replete with their cargo. »more

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Fireworks — A volatile splendour

December 2006

In early December an explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in southern England. An analysis of a fire risk: Fireworks factory. »more

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When crowds get out of control

August 2006

Despite increasing security measures, the risk of a mass panic can never be ruled out entirely at a big event. »more

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Spectacular diamond theft

A luxurious exhibition of antiques and jewellery in 2004 ended with a spectacular theft. »more

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Internet Risks

Viruses, worms and hacker attacks: The greatest threat to companies comes from the internet. »more

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Environmental Risks

Overlooked contamination or disaster sites can become very expensive. A case in point: Sea of paraffin on industrial estate. »more

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Back to the Company

Manufacturers of defective products are exposed to a whole range of risks. »more

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La Bohème in the Rain

Almost every major event is insured nowadays. Although sometimes, even when things go badly wrong the insurerers are exempt from paying. »more