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Future cities: Building infrastructure resilience

This report looks at how to improve the ability of cities and their infrastructure to withstand and recover from disasters. It includes three new pathways that will help city officials, businesses, communities and insurers work together to build greater city resilience.

Reason Magazine 2016: Issue 2

2016 was a year characterised by severe flood events around the globe. FM Global has prepared a special report to show how we are addressing the perils of flooding and ensuring client operations remain uninterrupted. Read this and insights, news and opinions from the world of risk management.

Assisting fire fighting with emergency folders

Extensive fire detection or sprinkler systems may be helpful in dealing with a fire, but a simple cost-effective risk document can also have a real impact on how a fire is tackled at your customers’ premises. This article highlights why an emergency folder is a vital fire-fighting tool.

The risks of modern construction methods

The construction sector is increasingly using modern methods of construction (MMC). However, trends are emerging of the problems that can be experienced when using modern building methods. This article provides best practice tips on how to manage MMC risks.

Pet insurance – A growth opportunity

The UK is renowned as a nation of dog and cat lovers, yet according to the ABI, only 23% of dogs and cats owned by households in the UK are covered by pet insurance. This article highlights how this low penetration represents significant opportunities within the pet insurance sector.

Preventing fires at retail units

Tenanted retail units, commonly found in shopping centres, pose a number of unique risk management challenges. This interactive infographic highlights how brokers can help their real estate customers to better manage fire hazards at their premises.