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 211 (2nd August 2024)
Europe is in the midst of a heat wave, and while Olympic athletes in Paris for the 2024 Summer Games might be spared the worst of it, the weather will still be hot.
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Friday Reading Edition 211 (2nd August 2024)
We explore why preparation is crucial against extreme weather threats and the steps organisations can take to build resilience against flood risks for sports facilities.
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Friday Reading Edition 198 (26th April 2024)
Amy Barnes, Head of Climate & Sustainability Strategy, Marsh, writes on the advent of Climate AI as well the need for a more human-centric climate debate.
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Friday Reading Edition 198 (26th April 2024)
Published last month – The pace of growth of global insured losses from natural catastrophe is exceeding the rate of economic growth.
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Friday Reading Edition 198 (26th April 2024)
As insurance coverages and perils become more interconnected, forward-looking climate models will be critical to provide a more accurate view of the extent to which climate change is intensifying natural catastrophes.
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Friday Reading Edition 198 (26th April 2024)
The transition to net-zero is a particularly complex challenge that will require significant investment, innovative solutions and bold initiatives if it is to succeed.
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Friday Reading Edition 188 (9th February 2024)
They usually last for a few short moments, but earthquakes can be calamitous, causing mass human fatalities and the collapse of vital infrastructure, with the threat of secondary perils and deadly tsunamis. Here, three Allianz experts discuss the dangers earthquakes pose and the steps businesses can take to mitigate their impact.
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Friday Reading Edition 188 (9th February 2024)
Earthquakes are considered one of the top risks in Switzerland, with potential devastating consequences should a major quake occur in the vicinity of conurbations. For this reason, a project has been running for the past 12 months to establish a public-private partnership organisation, supported by the Swiss cantons and the insurance industry.
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Friday Reading Edition 188 (9th February 2024)
Climate change could cause more earthquakes and volcanic eruptions by increasing the weight of water on the Earth's crust.
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Friday Reading Edition 188 (9th February 2024)
The future of volcanic activity in Iceland remains uncertain. The country is known for its volcanic activity, averaging an eruption every four to five years.
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