Insurance in a Changing Climate: A Retrospective Study of Water‑Related Claims and Pricing Strategies in Norway

This study examines climate change's impact on water-related home insurance claims in Norway using a unique dataset. It develops a statistical model to address claim data challenges, reveals geographical and seasonal risk patterns, and evaluates pricing strategies. The findings provide insights for insurers to adapt to evolving climate risks.

Balancing fear and confidence: A strategic approach to mitigating human risk in cybersecurity

Despite tech advances, human errors fuel cybersecurity breaches, with 2023 data breach costs averaging $9.48 million. Ineffective education and policies fail to curb threats. This paper, citing executive interviews and research, urges balanced communication to warn users and boost their cybersecurity confidence without causing excessive fear.

SMA vs AMA: A Critical Review of Approaches in Operational Risk

This paper, in Spanish, criticizes the Basel Committee's proposal to replace the Advanced Measurement Approach (AMA) for operational risk capital with the Standardized Measurement Approach (SMA). SMA is argued to be flawed due to instability, insensitivity to risk, and potential for systemic risk. The paper advocates for maintaining the AMA framework and proposes standardized recommendations for internal operational risk modeling.

UK‑NAO Government cyber resilience

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This UK National Audit Office report reveals the UK is far behind its 2025 cybersecurity goals. Significant IT system vulnerabilities, high vacancy rates in cyber roles, and recent attacks on public bodies highlight the urgent need for a cross-government plan, legacy system upgrades, and improved cyber skills. Meeting targets by 2030 is considered ambitious.

EU‑SRB Operational guidance on OCIR

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The SRB updated its operational continuity in resolution (OCIR) guidance. It clarifies expectations for banks on service identification, risk assessment, and mitigation measures like resilient contracts and robust IT systems. The revisions align with recent frameworks like DORA and EBA guidelines. Minor additions will be applied from the 2026 resolution planning cycle, pending further regulatory developments.

BoE PRA: International banks Supervision: 2025 priorities

The PRA's 2025 priorities for UK international banks emphasize robust governance, risk management, and controls. Key areas include risk management frameworks, data accuracy for regulatory returns, financial and operational resilience (especially with the March 2025 deadline), and continued assessment of Basel 3.1 implications despite implementation delays.