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 134 (9th December 2022)
Predicting and preventing flood impacts – Previsico, a state-of-the-art flood forecasting company launched their first Internet of Things (IoT)-based flood alert system, after successful UK trials, in July 2021. Since then, it has twice enabled flood wardens in Whalley to respond to clear a blocked culvert trash screen on Wiswell Brook – avoiding flooding in the town – most recently on Friday 7 October 2022. Here is the case study with the details and video.
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Friday Reading Edition 125 (7th October 2022)
Our guest in this episode is Emma Arnold, who leads Control Risks’ environmental practice for EMEA, which forms part of its wider global ESG consulting team. Emma has a strong focus on risk and governance concerning operationalising an ESG vision that has been set out by the board or senior leadership of corporations.
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Friday Reading Edition 125 (7th October 2022)
[Free to read upon sharing contact details] Net-zero insurance is a recent concept and frameworks, definitions and methodologies are still evolving. This primer aims at demystifying, shaping and advancing net-zero insurance thinking and practices.
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Friday Reading Edition 125 (7th October 2022)
Nature-first approaches are inextricably linked to the net-zero agenda; without one, the other will prove impossible. Businesses able to incorporate both will find they are better able to meet their sustainability goals while also putting their operations on a much stronger footing.
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Friday Reading Edition 121 (2nd September 2022)
While the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has focused the attention of markets on the European Union’s dependence on Russian oil and gas, the war has also highlighted the scale of Europe’s reliance on its strategic rivals for critical minerals.
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Friday Reading Edition 118 (12th August 2022)
Webinar from a year ago, but just as relevant today – With increasing drought conditions combined with low humidity and strong winds, how do households, businesses, and communities build and prioritize resiliency?
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Friday Reading Edition 93 (11th February 2022)
[For Airmic members only] If you missed it: join us in conversation with our partners from Previsico, GWT Insight, Zurich and Watertight, to discuss an overview of the current flood risk and a joined up approach in this field as we seek greater resilience.
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Friday Reading Edition 93 (11th February 2022)
It’s always good to understand the current flood risks in your area. It’s even better if you can to take action that will reduce the risks of damage to your home. These links are to sites offering information on flooding, flood damage, and how to be prepared for floods.
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COP26 blog series Text
Friday Reading Edition 82 (12th November 2021)
This blog series looks at the role of insurance in ensuring positive change — including helping to ensure a smooth energy transition, underpinning finance for green infrastructure, and mitigating the costs of the increased climate-related risks we are still set to see.
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Safer Oceans Audio
Friday Reading Edition 68 (30th July 2021)
With net zero targets looming, how can we deliver innovative and long lasting solutions to decarbonise the maritime industry? In this episode of The Global Safety Podcast, Tom Heap and his panel of experts explore what we need to do to make our oceans safer, cleaner and more sustainable.
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