Players in the insurance sector in Morocco are acting to improve their system of combatting fraud, in the wake of increased losses.
Earlier this year, Checkpoint Software Technologies launched an investigation on a 'normal' business email compromise incident that spiralled into $1m theft.
A survey by DHL Resilience360 shows that even as the US - China trade war drags into its 16th month, more than one-quarter of multinational firms have not made contingency plans.
Indonesia is the third-most spammed country in the world according to the latest Truecaller Insights Report published on 3 December 2019. The Swedish-based smartphone application Truecaller said this is a significant jump from last year's 16th position.
Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has launched a new surveillance program to ensure Australia's biggest companies are dealing with the risks of climate change.
A report published by United Nations backed Principles of Responsible Investing Group (PRI) says, "Tighter government climate regulations by 2025 could wipe up to $2.3tn off the value of companies in industries ranging from fossil fuel producers to agriculture and car makers."
Seeking to help businesses grow in a sustainable manner by combatting risks, a new partnership has been forged between international broking and advisory firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW) and business expansion specialist Tricor Hong Kong.
A new impact fund named the Natural Disaster Fund (NDF) Deutschland has been formed jointly by Global Parametrics (GP) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in partnership with the German Development Bank (KfW) and Hannover Re.
In the event of a cyber breach, it is advisable to notify customers even in the absence of legal obligation to do so. Customers being notified can actually assist in mitigating reputation damage, said speakers at the latest Emergence Insurance webinar for brokers.
Sedgwick has appointed Mr Alex Tang, a highly regarded insurance and claims professional, as managing director of its Hong Kong operations. Mr Tang has over 30 years of experience in the loss adjusting industry and was a director at Cunningham Lindsey when it was acquired by Sedgwick in early 2018.