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 213 (16th August 2024)
Ministers are urging insurance firms to pay out quickly to businesses damaged by last week's rioting.
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Managing violent unrest poses challenges at every turn for policing – and for the new government Text
Friday Reading Edition 213 (16th August 2024)
People expect the government to respond to the awful Southport attacks. The home secretary has limited influence over the response to disorder, but is likely to be criticised if the situation does not calm.
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Friday Reading Edition 212 (9th August 2024)
The government is proposing a voluntary Code of Practice on the cyber security risks to AI that will be taken into a global standards development organisation for further development. It sets baseline security requirements for all AI technologies and distinguishes actions that need to be taken by different stakeholders across the AI supply chain.
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Friday Reading Edition 212 (9th August 2024)
The UK’s new Labour government has inherited a pro-innovation regulatory framework for AI, one that heavily leverages sector-specific expertise to govern this technology. While the framework has been well-received globally, Labour’s manifesto hinted at stronger policy interventions for AI.
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Friday Reading Edition 212 (9th August 2024)
The use of artificial intelligence in the EU will be regulated by the AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI law – this came into force on 1 August 2024.
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Friday Reading Edition 211 (2nd August 2024)
As preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics were ramping up, business leaders and risk owners were preparing to mitigate a series of key risks associated with the event.
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Friday Reading Edition 210 (26th July 2024)
Americans will head to the polls in November to elect the next US president. The vote will be closely watched around the world. They will also be voting for members of Congress, who play a key part in passing laws that can have a profound effect on American life.
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Friday Reading Edition 210 (26th July 2024)
It’s hard to see Kamala Harris’ ascension to the top of the ticket as unfair, since her potential rivals endorsed her.
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Friday Reading Edition 210 (26th July 2024)
In this episode, Richard Cutcher is joined by Sam Wilkin, director of political risk analytics at WTW. Sam shares his insight and perspective of the geopolitical landscape at a particularly volatile time, as well as on the upcoming US election.
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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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