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 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 204 (14th June 2024)
Leaders of the world's seven richest nations – including UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak – are gathering this week in Italy to decide what to do to about the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Ukraine.
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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 200 (10th May 2024)
Organisations will need to be more proactive in anticipating and mitigating the risks posed by disinformation and misinformation.
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Friday Reading Edition 197 (19th April 2024)
Moscow's growing friendship with Tehran may signal that Russian influence in the Middle East remains strong. However, it could also signal the opposite: Russia may realise that its future role in the region will be contingent on the favour of an increasingly capable Iran.
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Friday Reading Edition 197 (19th April 2024)
Iran's failed attack on Israel highlights the danger of miscalculation and escalation in the Middle East. With the risk of further conflict and the looming threat of a nuclear Iran, the region faces a dangerous crossroads.
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Friday Reading Edition 197 (19th April 2024)
A contrary view: The strikes demonstrated a more assertive approach from Tehran, but the region’s security now depends on Israel’s ability to play a longer game.
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Friday Reading Edition 197 (19th April 2024)
In the midst of the Israel-Hamas war, a digital battlefield has emerged, echoing patterns seen in pervious conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Friday Reading Edition 197 (19th April 2024)
International SOS Security Director James Robertson provides insights into the Iranian actions against Israel over the weekend, the latest developments, and the broader context of the Greater Middle East. Also discusses the various scenarios organisations should be planning for, including the triggers they should monitor.
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