Focus on risk
Focus on risk
Seminars on risk-based auditing will be held at London's Cumberland Hotel on July 5-6. The seminar will concentrate on developing more focused audit plans, improving audit performance and practising high-productivity techniques. Business Risk Management managing director Phil Griffiths will lead the seminars, which will be repeated on September 27-28.
For further information, visit the website at iir-risk.com.
All go for Algo
Algorithmics Incorporated has launched a operational risk management solution, through its work with Halifax. The product, called Algo Oprisk, was designed to meet Halifax's need for a progressive approach to controlling operational risk. It builds on the existing Algo Watchdog product by combining it with Also Opdata, which is a data infrastructure for losses, near-misses, issues and key risk indicators.
New guide
The globalcontinuity.com guide to reputable business continuity suppliers will be published on May 18. The top five places so far are: Comdisco; Forbes Calamity Prevention and IBM equal second, Strohl Systems; Insight Consulting; and Sungard and Sema Group Recovery Systems at equal fifth. Companies are recommended by members of globalcontinuity.com.
Singapore deal
UK risk management consultancy Alan Waring & Associates (AWA) has signed a deal with Singapore's Zuellig Insurance Brokers (ZIB). The 40-strong AWA team will work exclusively for the brokers in Singapore and other south-east Asian territories, following almost a year of negotiations. ZIB has a risk management services division and works with major industrial, technological and transportation companies.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
