Political upheaval prompts rethink
June 8, 2011
Political violence, strikes, riots, civil war and war threaten the sustainable growth, continuity and profitability of businesses as much as terrorism, according to Aon Risk
Business needs risk brokers
May 1, 2011
Closing the loop between risk management and commercial insurance Following the global economic recession of 2008/2009 and the natural disasters and political unrest that have plagued Asian and African markets and Australia over the last…
Surviving the (Fraud) Dragon … SHIELD UP!
May 1, 2011
Today is about survival. If you get blasted, you’re dead. Quick! What’s the first thing you’re going to need? The most important piece of equipment is your shield! If you must
Mike Durek, CEO of ACE Insurance South Africa says a recent study by The Economist Intelligence Unit shows that companies which take a genuinely strategic approach to risk management remain few and far between. The…
Expertise in Risk Management – including specialist evaluation and precise underwriting – has never been more vital to financial stability through effective insurance. Read how transference of expertise can be achieved for the benefit of…
The new and evolving environmental regulatory regime in South Africa means management, mitigation and control of environmental risks has become increasingly vital for mining and related companies operating in the country. Most mines take care…
Fraud the Dragon in business
March 1, 2011
Fraud is an operational loss that can be avoided or at the very least reduced to an acceptable / manageable level, but to slay the fraud dragon, you must first understand how it moves
Diversification is the cornerstone of modern portfolio theory; yet, despite being familiar with the term, few investment professionals fully understand the mechanics underlying this phenomenon. The principle of diversification is best explained by drawing on…
