New Liability Insurance Buyers Report 2012: Demand for liability insurance increasing during economic downturn

Companies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are buying higher levels of liability insurance as fears increase over possible claims during the economic downturn. Heightened demand, coupled with competitive pricing, has led to an increase in the amount of insurance purchased compared to four years ago, research by Marsh shows.

According to Marsh’s Liability Insurance Buyers Report, the limit of liability insurance purchased across EMEA has increased by 7% since 2008, following three previous years of decline. Since the onset of the financial crisis, the average level of insurance limit in EMEA has risen from €29 million in 2008 to €31 million in 2012, peaking at €32 million in 2011.

Read the report and save the date for the report's presentation at Marsh's Brussels offices on November 29th as from 5 PM.

International trade skills for growth

 

There is a greater shortage of managers with international business skills than engineers reveals a recent study. Two Marsh experts are part of the outstanding selection of speakers of the “International Trade Executive Programme” of the International Business Institute in Brussels. The programme, starting October 12, 2012, meets the needs of executives, who have to cope with complex challenges in an international environment. An opportunity for a deep understanding of the international trade techniques, risks and opportunities. Both practical training and high-level lectures, thanks to the participation of experienced practitioners, senior officials, consultants and academics from leading institutions. The 8 modules of the programme cover a full academic year, with 22 courses on Friday afternoons. Organized by the Belgian committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), with ICHEC Entreprises and Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels Institute of Contemporary China Studies. Ask your paper brochure at ibi@iccbelgium.be or call +32 2 515 08 44.

 

Sustainability: the changing climate of risk

View our 15-minute web-TV briefing which looks at climate change risk and why it has become essential that businesses start to assess the potential impact of measured changes in our environment on operational efficiency, revenues and costs. Marsh experts highlight the direct and indirect effects of climate change to businesses, pre loss and post loss considerations, and actions companies should take to reduce the risk to their business.