Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.
Friday Reading Edition 210 (26th July 2024)
Everything from higher rates to investment delays triggered by the US election could suppress economic activity.
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Geopolitical Interregnum Podcast
Friday Reading Edition 210 (26th July 2024)
The liberal international order, sometimes called Pax Americana, is in decline, but it's unclear what happens next. We explore the concept of geopolitical 'interregnum' as a framework for markets and insurers to consider the business environment.
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Friday Reading Edition 208 (12th July 2024)
AI is opening up new opportunities and risks. How can risk managers protect and grow their organisations as AI becomes increasingly embedded in their organisations?
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Friday Reading Edition 208 (12th July 2024)
In an era defined by rapid change and unforeseen challenges, the role of Chief Risk Officer (CRO) has never been more critical for any business. The insurance industry has been at the forefront of risk management for many years and Insurance CROs offer a fantastic example for all those looking to juggle the volume and complexity of work required to effectively manage the risks of a business.
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Friday Reading Edition 205 (21st June 2024)
AI has been flagged as an emerging risk for some time – boards are discussing AI risk frameworks and risk assessments. Boards need to be confident and informed about the outcomes of AI decisions that can affect the lives of people.
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Friday Reading Edition 205 (21st June 2024)
Groundbreaking advancements like AI bring new threats — especially as the rapid acceleration and integration of these technologies can expose businesses to unforeseen digital vulnerabilities. Equally, innovations relating to AI could prove essential to tackling cyber threats.
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Friday Reading Edition 203 (7th June 2024)
Claims handling has traditionally been considered a back-office function – but the claims experience is increasingly a key criteria used by Airmic members when deciding which insurer to place their cover with.
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Friday Reading Edition 203 (7th June 2024)
AI has been flagged as an emerging risk for some time – boards are discussing AI risk frameworks and risk assessments. Boards need to be confident and informed about the outcomes of AI decisions that can affect the lives of people.
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Friday Reading Edition 203 (7th June 2024)
Revised and updated – risk-taking is fundamental to the success of any organisation. Leaders must decide the extent to which risk needs to be sought, accepted, addressed or avoided. Their approach will determine how risks are managed across their organisation.
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Friday Reading Edition 203 (7th June 2024)
The past four years have seen a revitalisation of captive utilisation. Captives are en vogue again but it has not always been the case this century.
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