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Cyber-Attacks Named as Top Business Risk in U.S., Canada and Europe, by WEF Survey

Cyber-attacks are named as the leading risk for business executives in the United States, Canada and Europe, according to a survey of business leaders published by the World Economic Forum, in partnership with Zurich Insurance Group and Marsh & McLennan …

Insurers Advised Political Volatility, Economic Slowdown, Floods Among Top Risks

As insurers track both old and new risks heading into 2019, here’s one that carriers don’t typically consider: The White House. David Wessel, director of The Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy, cited the Trump White House and its …

Businesses View Cyber, Business Interruption as Bigger Risks Than Catastrophes

Cyber incidents join business interruption as the top risks facing global businesses, according to a survey conducted by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). The impact of business interruption (which includes supply chain disruption) is the major risk for companies …

America’s Businesses Vexed by Medical, Legal, Tech Risks: Survey

Regardless of size, American businesses say medical cost inflation, legal liabilities and technology risks are among their top concerns, according to an annual Business Risk Index from Travelers. The survey polled more than 1,100 business decision makers on what they …

Supply Chain, Data Breach, Political Unrest Top Overseas Risks for Businesses: Chubb

As U.S. and Canadian businesses plan to expand their business overseas this year, their executives are worried about supply chain failures, data breaches and political instability, according to a survey by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. The 2014 Chubb …