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  Swiss Re App Explains Storm Surge, Flood Behavior

  By Staff Writer  |  October 29, 2012

  Storm surge? There's an app for that. iPad users can learn about disaster preparedness and how to manage and insure flood-related risks.

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  In Covering Olympics Broadcasts, Industry Contends with Demand, New Tech and the Sun

  By Anya Khalamayzer, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  July 16, 2012

  An estimated four billion people—more than half the world’s population—will be tuning in to what the BBC calls the “first truly ‘Digital’ Olympics.”

• Emerging Demand: Second-Tier Supply Chain Cover

  By Bonnie Cavanaugh  |  May 3, 2012

  An informal poll of Manufacturing insurance pros reveals the top risk concerns of insureds, and just how intertwined the exposures in this market can be.

• Producers Identify Manufacturing Clients’ Biggest Coverage Concerns

  By Bonnie Cavanaugh  |  May 3, 2012

  While Workers’ Comp, Product Recall and Supply Chain Management remain the greatest coverage concerns for manufacturers, Cyber Liability is also becoming a top-of-mind issue, producers say.

• Emerging Markets Present Major New Opportunities for Global Carriers

  By Shawn Moynihan, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 5, 2012

  Emerging markets such as Brazil, China and India present great opportunity for insurers looking to expand their top-line growth, if not profitable growth.

• Speaking Financial-ese: Successfully Integrating Treasury & Risk

  By William Atkinson  |  March 15, 2012

  When it comes to providing information to senior financial executives, risk managers need to understand the importance of speaking the language of the treasurer and CFO—and not the language of risk and insurance. They also need to understand the importance of using broker information and assistance appropriately.

• The Broker’s Role in Helping Integrate Risk Management & Treasury

  By William Atkinson  |  March 15, 2012

  Brokers fully understand the important supporting role they play in helping risk managers prepare reports and presentations to senior financial management.

• Five Key Steps to a Successful Broker/ Risk Manager Relationship

  By Mark E. Ruquet  |  March 1, 2012

  The primary goal of the broker is to listen and understand the business objectives and strains that each risk manager faces. That means understanding the business they are in; the factors driving their risk decisions; the resources they have available; and how they are judged by their superiors.

• Never By Accident

  By David D. Thamann, JD, CPCU  |  January 27, 2012

  Contractors confront some perplexing insurance coverage problems. Here, we'll explore a few common scenarios and discuss if and when coverage applies to structures.

• Digging Deep: Fracking Litigation Trends

  By John F. Mullen, Kim Hollaender  |  January 27, 2012

  As the fracking industry grows, so too do media reports and governmental investigations regarding its perceived risks. Here's a look at litigation trends and the insurer's duty.

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  Beyond Paradise: Evolving Risks in the Caribbean

  By Anthony Roman  |  November 29, 2011

  Don't be fooled by the Caribbean's carefree appearance. There is a more sinister side to consider when evaluating personal and business line risks.

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  Enacting ERM Regulation

  By Denise Tessier  |  November 22, 2011

  What ORSA means for insurers and their ERM practices.

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  HalloweERM Special: Fear Factor

  By Denise Tessier  |  October 28, 2011

  Why are horror movies like risk models? Horror movie plots establish a model of "what are the potential outcomes that could happen" in extremely risky or perilous situations.

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  Vacant Buildings Issue Hits Home

  By Caroline McDonald, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  July 28, 2011

  As the price of copper and unemployment rates rise, theft of copper and other metals looms large for insurers and risk managers.

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  Study: Storm Surges Could Wreak $300 Billion Damages in 10 U.S. Coastal Cities

  By Laura Mazzuca Toops, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  May 4, 2011

  Storm surge property damage could top $300 billion in 10 major U.S. cities along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, with most at-risk homes in the threatened areas outside of current FEMA flood zones, according to a study by CoreLogic, a leading provider of consumer, financial and property information and business...