Institute of Risk Management (IRM)
Cardinus CEO Andy Hawkes named IIRSM president
Cardinus Risk Management’s CEO Andy Hawkes has been elected president of International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.
Risk management must improve as some slavery reporting falls short
Companies must step up their risk management activities as reporting requirements around the new Modern Slavery Act come into force this year, with lobby groups claiming some of those already reporting are falling short.
Career Development: IRM launches certification for the ‘world's latest profession'
The Institute of Risk Management has launched its new certification for risk professionals, bringing the sector into line with other professions such as accounting and law.
IRM unveils guidance to ensure Solvency II risk models are 'fit for purpose'
The Institute of Risk Management’s Internal Model Industry Forum has published a guidance document based on its research into the effective validation of risk models created by the insurance industry to comply with the requirements of Solvency II.
Market Moves - 12 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
New IRM chair outlines priorities
Raising awareness of the Institute of Risk Management’s professional standards for members and championing its new certification scheme are among the priorities of the institute’s new chief executive.
IRM criticises government's 'fingers crossed' approach to risk management
The recent flooding episode has highlighted shortcomings in the government’s approach to risk events according to chairman of the Institute of Risk Management, Richard Anderson.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 20 June 2013
Penny saw several delegates looking a little jaded on the final day of the Airmic 2013 conference in Brighton, but none quite so worse for wear as the good fellows from the Institute of Risk Management.
Culture rather than strategy to blame for business failings, IRM Forum told
Risk professionals have been warned that the culture within an organisation is more important to business success than a strategic focus.
IRM chairman secures second term
Richard Anderson has been re-elected as chairman of the Institute of Risk Management's board of directors for a second one-year term.
IRM excluded from talks over potential chartered status for risk managers
The Institute of Risk Management has been left in the dark over plans to establish chartered status for risk managers, currently being discussed between the Chartered Insurance Institute and risk management body Airmic.
Post magazine - 21 June 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Interview: Airmic's Nicholas Bailey - Ready for the handover
After 15 years with Airmic, Nicholas Bailey is poised to become the new chairman, but how will he tackle buyers' concerns during his time in the hot seat?
Middle East guest blog: Pennywise pound foolish in health insurance?
It is not economically feasible for corporate clients to purchase insurance for 'pound-swapping' layers.
IRM launches Turkish version of ISO 31000 guidance
The Institute of Risk Management has launched a Turkish version of its ISO 31000 guidance.
Market moves: Ageas and Axa name new MDs
With insurance companies gearing up for the festive holidays, it was a surprisingly busy week in recruitment.
Guest blog: Market cycles, cost of reinsurance and the Middle East
In the course of the year, concerns over the rising cost of regulation with impending Solvency II have been heard, even by Ferma’s Peter Von Dekker, as a cost that is ultimately likely to be absorbed by consumers.
Anderson named IRM chairman
Richard Anderson has been elected chairman of the Institute of Risk Management.
IRM recognises students
The Institute of Risk Management has named Karasachi Sylvester Nnadede and Karla Cruickshanks as its top students of the year.
Zurich scores hat trick at risk management awards
Zurich took three accolades at this year’s Risk Management Awards.
Ecclesiastical scoops risk management award for metal theft work
Ecclesiastical has been rewarded for its work combatting metal theft at the Risk Management Awards.