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 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)
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 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)
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 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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Friday Reading Edition 195 (28th March 2024)
Bridges usually have protections to keep them safe from collisions, experts say – but the huge force of the ‘Dali’ might have overwhelmed them.
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Friday Reading Edition 195 (28th March 2024)
The catastrophic bridge collapse that closed the Port of Baltimore to ship traffic on Tuesday is causing some logistics headaches, but is unlikely to trigger a major new US supply chain crisis as competing East Coast ports are poised to handle more cargo, economists and logistics experts say.
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