Arthur J Gallagher: Running up a down escalator
His firm is battling against falling margins, and has been forced to sell units and slash jobs. But Pat Gallagher, CEO of Arthur J Gallagher, the world's fourth-biggest broker, thinks his firm is in a lucky position. Michael Loney asks him why.
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Eliot Spitzer's legacy: Gone, but not forgotten
Eliot Spitzer's lurid downfall as New York governor will have been cheered by many in the industry. Spitzer's shadow is cast over the industry, which is still hurting from his investigation when New York attorney general. Michael Loney reports.
Sponsored article: Analyse this!
Richard Clinton, president of risk management consultants EQECAT, explains how technology is evolving to help insurers, reinsurers and risk managers quantify and transfer a wider range of risks
Sustainability: The new ERM
Sustainability, once the sole domain of environmentalists and activists has leapt up the agenda of organisations around the world. Richard Crump reports.
Risk managers survey: Satisfied customers
Risk managers seem pretty happy with their lot. But this does not stop some having a good old moan in this year's risk managers survey. Michael Loney rounds up the results.
Rims preview: Managing through turbulent times
A year which saw the collapse of the US mortgage market, credit market turmoil, softening insurance rates and an increase in severe climactic events around the world has given risk managers a lot to chew on at this year's Rims conference, writes Richard Crump.
Cyber risks: Keeping the hackers at bay
An increasing dependence on technology means that the security threats businesses face are growing rapidly. Richard Crump asks if risk managers are doing enough to protect their companies and whether insurers can find a role in helping them.
