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Climate-Driven Loss Trends Multinationals Can’t Ignore
The numbers tell a clear story: Catastrophe losses are rising at an alarming pace - and its only accelerating. Implication for Multinational Organizations? Catastrophe volatility is becoming a predictable feature of the business environment even if individual events remain unpredictable.
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Understanding Multinational Insurance
A Wilson M. Beck Global Risks’ Industry Guide: Understanding Multinational Insurance
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TRENDING: A Window of Opportunity: Strategic Moves in a Softening Insurance Market
After several years of sustained rate increases and tightening underwriting conditions, the commercial insurance market is demonstrably shifting. Multiple global indices now confirm that pricing has stabilized - and in come cases have even declined - marking a clear transition from the hard market conditions of 2020–2023.
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ETHIOPIA INDUSTRY UPDATE: New Levies to Support Disaster Risk Response Fund
On 31 January 2026, it was reported that a new decree issued by the Council of Ministers will take effect in February, directing levies on bank loans, insurance premiums and other sources into the newly created Disaster Risk Response Fund. Insurance companies will be required to contribute 1% of all monthly premiums to the Fund.
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Risk Intelligence: The Next Evolution of Risk Management
The Future of Risk Management is Here: The risk management landscape is rapidly evolving as emerging technologies and changing business expectations reshape how organizations anticipate, assess, and respond to risk. One of the most significant trends is the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in driving predictive insights.
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Volatility Is the New Baseline: How Global Underwriting Is Adapting to Permanent Uncertainty
In 2026, the question of global volatility is no longer a question; it is no longer a temporary issue that underwriters and insurers need to weather until it passes and the industry reverts back to “normal.” Instead, persistent geopolitical unrest, accelerating climate change, and deepening supply chain fragility have collectively redefined the risk landscape, creating a “new normal” that underwriters, insurers, and insureds need to prepare for as much as possible if they are
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7 Secrets Underwriters Don't Really Want You To Know (but you should)
Although it may seem like underwriters are loyal to the industry, they are just as loyal to their clients. They may not always make it seem this way, but it's largely due to the red-tape they are consistently restricted by. In fact, there are a number of things underwriters prioritize that most are not even aware of.
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WMB Global Risks Specialist Spotlight: Owen Kurin, Risk Engineer
Delivering state-of-the-art risk engineering solutions that empower global enterprises to elevate their risk management strategies and strengthen long-term resilience.
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Risk Engineering for the Energy Sector: Property & Casualty
Risk Engineering is the technical, hands-on portion of risk
management. Specialized risk engineers go even further than simply identifying and planning; they review the data, they perform audits,
they assess all present risk mitigation strategies; they get right down to the nittygritty.
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Risk Engineering for the Oil & Gas Industry
Risk Engineering is the technical, hands-on portion of risk
management. Specialized risk engineers go even further than simply identifying and planning; they review the data, they perform audits,
they assess all present risk mitigation strategies; they get right down to the nittygritty.
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What is Risk Engineering & Why It's Crucial For Your Business
Risk Engineering is the technical, hands-on portion of risk
management. Specialized risk engineers go even further than simply identifying and planning; they review the data, they perform audits,
they assess all present risk mitigation strategies; they get right down to the nittygritty.
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Industry News: China Announces 'Cash Before Cover'
Starting November 1st, 2025, companies looking to do business in China will be required to pay the full cost of their local insurance policy premiums up front before they can be considered officially covered.
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Beyond the Factory Floor: Why Supply Chain Resilience Is Now a Core Insurance Priority
Contingent Business Interruption (CBI) insurance coverage is becoming vital to every enterprise - global or domestic - and Wilson M. Beck Global Risks Inc. wants to ensure that you have all the information you need to understand your business, the global insurance market, and how you and your business can stay resilient, compliant, and in business while navigating the complexities of today’s global supply chain.
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Trending Insights: Digitization of the Commercial Insurance Industry
The push for greater digitization in the industry is driven not just by the emergence of new technologies, but also by the increasingly complex risk landscape they create, rising consumer expectations, and the significant financial consequences businesses face if they fail to embrace digital transformation.
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The Ten Most Critical Risks for All Global Enterprises
Risk is the be-all-end-all for every single business in every single country around the globe. Risk exists in the open air but also exist tucked into corners that often go unnoticed - before it’s too late.
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Streamline Business & Save Costs with a Global Master Insurance Policy
Streamline Your Business & Save Costs with a Global Master Insurance Policy
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DIL/DIC Coverage for Global Enterprises
Difference-In-Limits (DIL) & Difference-in-Conditions (DIC) Coverage can make a world of difference for global businesses
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Cyber Insurance: Are You Protected?
Cyber Attacks are the leading cause of all insurance claims right now. Gain the knowledge you need to protect your business with tailored Cyber Insurance from WMB.
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Multinational Guidelines for Canadian Insurance
A guide to provincial taxes, fees, and penalties for multinational companies who don't obtain local insurance policies
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Wrap-Up Liability Vs. Commercial General Liability Insurance
Wrap-Up Liability Coverage protects your project and everything it entails
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