Expert risk articles

Welcome to our collection of expert risk articles. Here you'll find a diverse and insightful selection of articles written by industry experts. Read stories from Allianz Commercial on key risk topics and the latest developments in commercial insurance.

Sep 26, 2019

A look behind the flames

The Notre Dame Cathedral blaze has shocked the world. It should be a reminder of why fire risk is the number one cause of loss.
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Sep 26, 2019

Ambitious railway project

Set to begin operations in 2020, the Laos-China Railway, is a rough ride. We go onsite to explore potential risks that could derail it.
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Sep 26, 2019

Trend Compass - Rise of the cobots

Collaborative robots are a key manufacturing technology for tasks requiring human and machine cooperation. What are benefits and risks?
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Loss log - Lightning

Sep 26, 2019

Loss log - Lightning

Although lightning is not particularly frequent, insurers still have to deal with hundreds of claims a year resulting from strikes.
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Sep 25, 2019

4 questions about Marine Insurance trends

In a volatile marine market with increased claims due to old risks, a good claims team has to play in perfect harmony.
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Sep 01, 2019

In the eye of the storm

How much can hurricanes and windstorms cost and what can businesses do to mitigate their losses?
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Aug 05, 2019

War (insurance) - What is it good for?

Marine hull, cargo and war insurance policies can help protect vessels sailing into risky waters but how do they work?
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Jul 30, 2019

Trend Compass - Millennials and the coming war for talent

Millennials are already disrupting insurance both as employees and as consumers - The new workforce is a key trend for companies.
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Jul 15, 2019

Managerfehler – und dann?

Heike Krüger, Schaden-Expertin in der D&O-Versicherung der AGCS, kennt die komplizierte Materie im Schadenfall. Das sind ihre Erfahrungen.
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