Entrepreneurial Risks

How to get a power plant into the jungle

July 2009

Project cargo places substantial demands in respect to packaging, means of conveyance and choice of route. »more

Recognising new types of risk – Developing innovative solutions

December 2008

Companies are coming under increasing pressure to meet the expectations of their stakeholders. »more

Aviation risk

February 2010

Serious aircraft accidents in the first half of 2009 have alarmed the media and general public, prompting renewed discussions on flight safety. »more

Business Continuity Planning – A Guide to Risk Management

August 2008

Business continuity planning is an important part of risk management – not only for large firms but also for small and medium-sized enterprises. »more

Dust explosions –When the air catches fire

July 2008

It is estimated that not a day goes by in Europe without a dust explosion. Combustible dust represents a danger whenever there is an adequate concentration in the air and an ignition source. The explosive mix costs insurers millions. »more

Contingent business interruption losses

May 2008

Insurers face substantial accumulation risks from contingent business interruption (CBI) losses. However, not all industries are affected to the same extent. »more

Climate change and liability

May 2008

The USA is witnessing an increasing number of lawsuits against energy companies, car manufacturers and the authorities. »more

High-rise of superlatives

February 2008

A building is growing in the United Arab Emirates that could easily have emerged from the Arabian Nights: the Burj Dubai (Tower of Dubai) – currently the tallest building in the world. The construction work is being carried out with the support of Munich Re. »more

"A ship sees land" – The risks of modern shipbuilding

January 2008

Spectacular losses during the construction, conversion, or repair of vessels are nothing out of the ordinary. In recent years alone, insured losses worldwide totalled more than US$ 750m. »more

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