December 2006

Opportunities for competitive edge in Central and Eastern Europe
An extensive survey of companies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has revealed a significant mismatch between the risks identified by the companies as of greatest concern to them and their ability to mitigate against them.
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November 2006

Liability insurance buyers reports 2006

Marsh's Liability Insurance Buyers reports are designed to be helpful to companies interested in finding the most appropriate level of insurance protection for their business. In particular, our benchmarking (of over 2,700 firms in Europe) should assist companies to determine if they are as efficient as their peers, or if closer scrutiny would reward them with greater value for money, and a clearer understanding of the overall cost of risk.

Click here for more information and to download the Liability Insurance Buyers Report Europe 2006 and individual industry reports.

September 2006

Risks arising from extradition
Changes in the UK extradition regime in respect of certain territories, coupled with the recent high profile case of the so-called ‘NatWest Three’, have raised questions with regards to how these costs would be funded and if directors’ and officers’ liability (D&O) insurance would cover the costs associated with extradition. Marsh has been considering the implications of the new regime and seeking clarification from underwriters on our clients’ behalf. View... (PDF)

September 2006

Marsh Business Continuity Management benchmarking study

While nearly half of all UK businesses now have some form of BCM in place, it is commonly recognised that many fail to provide adequate protection, because they are out of date, untested or limited in scope. Marsh in conjunction with The Continuity Forum solicited the views of 100 BCM professionals who completed a web-based survey to gauge their perceptions on issues relating to BCM.
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August 2006

Flight cancelled: Could your business survive a crisis?

The events of Thursday, 10 August are a pointed reminder that, more than ever before, the world today is fraught with risk. Read our latest advice on preparing your business for a crisis. View...

March 2006

European Insurance Market Report (Covering July - December 2005)

Our latest Insurance Market Summary Report for Europe and the Middle East is now available. Eight lines of business have been surveyed across 35 countries, with Azerbaijan now also included in this survey of Marsh’s Placement and Segment Leaders. View...(PDF)

May 2006

Why Employers’ Liability only scratches the surface: Results of the Marsh employer benchmarking survey
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March 2006

Survey of Insurance Availability for Renewable Energy Projects - United Nations Environment Programme

Marsh has been working with the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Bank Global Environment Facility to help drive growth in the renewable energy (RE) sector. Our Renewable Energy Team has carried out an assessment of risk management instruments available for renewable energy projects, and the results are published in our report: Survey of insurance availbility for renewable energy projects, March 2006. View...(PDF)

March 2006

Avian Flu Adviser - March 2006

The potential for loss arising from avian flu cannot be overestimated. Marsh has been considering the unique problems arising from a global disease pandemic for some time. This Adviser provides a brief summary some of the business risks arising from such a pandemic and the options to mitigate the risks including the important business continuity planning and insurance cover that may be available under current policies. View...(PDF)