Speaking Truth unto Power

The 2nd IRM Risk Leaders’ Conference held recently in London was everything it promised to deliver. It was also sold out well ahead of the event. Events such as the Eurozone crisis, the Arab Spring and the global shift in economic power all place greater importance on risk being appropriately addressed at and from Board of Directors’ level.

The Broker’s four ‘I’s

When someone in the market moves from an underwriting to a broking role or vice versa the expression that is generally used is, “the poacher turned game keeper.”

Navigating The Storm

Having attended the fifth Chief Risk Officers (CRO) Assembly in Switzerland at the turn of the year, James Portelli provides an overview of key messages delivered by some of the leading risk management guardians of the global insurance industry.

Hard Times Are Still Ahead

James Portelli explores the effects of the financial crisis on technical performance.

Taking A Closer Look

James Portelli takes a broad look at behavioural attitudes to risk, with references to AIG, Lloyd’s and the Dubai real estate market.