Entrepreneurial Risks

Companies today are exposed to a whole range of risks. The causes can be read about almost daily in the newspapers.

In order to deal sensibly and effectively with these, it is first essential to be able to assess and depict the company's risk situation.

Aviation risk

Human error is still the main risk in aviation. But how dangerous are wind shear, wake vortices and air pockets? A Munich Re expert supplies the answers. »more

Business Continuity Planning – A Guide to Risk Management

Business continuity planning is an important part of risk management – not only for large firms but also for small and medium-sized enterprises. »more

Dust explosions –When the air catches fire

It is estimated that not a day goes by in Europe without a dust explosion. Combustible dust represents a danger whenever there is an adequate concentration in the air and an ignition source. The explosive mix costs insurers millions. »more

Contingent business interruption losses

Insurers face substantial accumulation risks from contingent business interruption (CBI) losses. However, not all industries are affected to the same extent. »more

Climate change and liability

The USA is witnessing an increasing number of lawsuits against energy companies, car manufacturers and the authorities. »more

High-rise of superlatives

A building is growing in the United Arab Emirates that could easily have emerged from the Arabian Nights: the Burj Dubai (Tower of Dubai) – currently the tallest building in the world. The construction work is being carried out with the support of Munich Re. »more

"A ship sees land" – The risks of modern shipbuilding

Spectacular losses during the construction, conversion, or repair of vessels are nothing out of the ordinary. In recent years alone, insured losses worldwide totalled more than US$ 750m. »more

Large losses in the food industry

Fire is repeatedly the cause of major losses in the food industry. It is not a new phenomenon for insurers, but a costly one. »more

"Made in China" – A heightened liability risk?

Recalls of defective products have accumulated as well as requests for more controls. However, there are other means to meet this issue. »more

Ocean transport of dangerous goods

In recent years, there have been a number of large fires on container ships that were attributable to the containerised transport of dangerous cargo. »more

Fire — From risk factor to risk management

An appeal for risk management that constitutes a prevention strategy and not just crisis management in response to loss events. »more

Spectacular container losses on the high seas

While the total loss of a fully laden container ship remains the exception, up to 10,000 deck containers are lost overboard each year, replete with their cargo. »more

Fireworks — A volatile splendour

In early December an explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in southern England. An analysis of a fire risk: Fireworks factory. »more

When crowds get out of control

Despite increasing security measures, the risk of a mass panic can never be ruled out entirely at a big event. »more

Spectacular diamond theft

A luxurious exhibition of antiques and jewellery in 2004 ended with a spectacular theft. »more

Internet Risks

Viruses, worms and hacker attacks: The greatest threat to companies comes from the internet. »more

Environmental Risks

Overlooked contamination or disaster sites can become very expensive. A case in point: Sea of paraffin on industrial estate. »more

Back to the Company

Manufacturers of defective products are exposed to a whole range of risks. »more

La Bohème in the Rain

Almost every major event is insured nowadays. Although sometimes, even when things go badly wrong the insurerers are exempt from paying. »more

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