Press Area

Airmic provides a 24/7 media service, giving information and comment to journalists on topics relevant to risk management and corporate insurance. We also produce contributed articles. Please contact Leigh-Anne Slade, leigh-anne.slade@airmic.com

Press releases

Airmic expresses concern about fall in discount rate

28th February 2017

Cumulative impact of recent policy decisions will harm businesses

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Airmic CEO John Hurrell to step down

31st January 2017

John Hurrell is to step down after nine years as chief executive of Airmic, the association that represents UK risk managers and insurance buyers announced today. He will remain in post until his successor is in place, ensuring a smooth transition.

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Major report calls on boards to raise risk to the strategic level

25th January 2017

- Analysis based on detailed conversations with senior Chairmen and business leaders
- Research follows changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code
- Sets out an integrated ‘best practice’ approach on the managing and reporting of risk

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Airmic response to IPT hike

24th November 2016

Airmic has expressed its disappointment in the announcement of yet another rise in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) announced by the Chancellor in his Autumn Statement. IPT will increase from 10% to 12% from next June.

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FERMA PRESS RELEASE: Risk managers are developing strategic role and wider view of risks, survey finds

17th October 2016

European risk managers are taking a more strategic role in their companies with increasing access to top management levels and the board. Against this background, they have a wider vision of the risks that could affect the ability of business to achieve its objectives. These are the key conclusions of the 8th European Risk and Insurance Survey conducted by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) and reported in the FERMA European Risk and Insurance Report. The report was published at the FERMA Seminar in Malta.

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Market has risen to Insurance Act challenge, Airmic survey reveals

12th August 2016

Policyholders, brokers and insurers are well prepared for the Insurance Act as the new law comes into force today, according to Airmic, the association that represents corporate risk managers and insurance buyers.

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The top priority risks are also among the most difficult to insure

7th June 2016

Cyber, reputation and lack of innovation are top concerns, Insurance Act already influencing actions

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Airmic unveils scenario analysis guide to support the growing professionalisation of risk management and insurance

7th June 2016

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Leigh-Anne Slade
Head of Media, Communications and Interest Groups
07956 41 78 77
leigh-anne.slade@airmic.com