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The Allianz Risk Consulting (ARC) experts from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) share their knowledge in a number of fact sheets, technical documents, guides, checklists and other publications.

Risk Bulletins and online trainings

At ARC we are dedicated to supporting our clients by working with them to deliver the best possible solutions to the management, control and reduction of risks – wherever and whenever these occur.
Bed bugs: Risk tips for avoiding infestations
Fitness Equipment – Maintenance, Inspection, and Best Practices
Food Safety: Avoiding Norovirus and Other Foodborne Illnesses
Food Safety: Avoiding the Dangers of Raw Food
Hospitality After Slips, Trips and Falls
Hospitality and Leisure Safety Checklist
Food Safety: Limiting Claims from Objects In Food
Legionella and Mold Concerns when resuming operations
Outdoor dining Safety
Restrauant Slip Fall Checklist
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Liquor Liability: How to Avoid Losses When Serving Alcohol
Reduce Liquor Liability with Proper Staff Training
Tips To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Valet Parking
Coronavirus - information for Restaurants used for pick-up and delivery
coronavirus: ospitality preparing to resume operations
Minimize the spread of Shigella bacteria in your pool
Pool and Spa Safety for Hospitality and Multi-Family
Public Pool / Spa facility Safety Checklist

SMEs/MidCorporate

COMMERCIAL COOKING FIRE SAFETY
HAZARDS OF ALUMINUM WIRING
PLASTIC PALLETS: HAZARDS OF INDOOR USE AND STORAGE
WOOD PALLET STORAGE
coronavirus - information for property owners
REDUCING WAREHOUSE FIRES
WHAT TO DO AFTER A FIRE
Diesel Fire Pumps
Electric Fire Pumps
Bonding & Grounding Hazards
spray finishing operations
How to get the most out of your roof
The Difference Between Property Values and Rebuilding Costs
HAILSTORM LOSS MITIGATION
Windstorm Loss Mitigation
Wildfire Readiness

Large Corporates

Risk bulletin and notification form: Fire protection impairment management
Risk bulletin and online training: Hot work management
Risk bulletin, test reports and training video: Inspection, testing and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems
Online training: Loss prevention self-inspection
Online training: Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems
Coronavirus: Safety measures for businesses restarting operations after a temporary closure
Why Select Certified Companies for Your Fire Protection Work (French)
accident investigation
aerial lifts and platforms
dealing with occupational noise
forklift safety
hazard communication
indoor air quality
job hazard analysis
lockOut/tagout
machine guarding
new employee orientation
office ergonomics: check-up for your workstation
principles of industrial ventilaton
proper building ventilation system
Back Injury Prevention
Maintaining Balance, Protect your employees, Slips, Trips and Falls
Preventing Dermatitis
temporary Workers
post accident management
respiratory protection
respirator use requires prior medial evaluation
return to work
safety committee best practice
silicia expousre standard
smartcare and timliness to report
utilize network doctors
welding safety
workplace violence
coronavirus - employer guidance: smes/mid-corporate
coronavirus - working from home safely
Drive Safe on ATV's
Good Housekeeping, the key to Safety
Management Accountability

Loss Lessons

"On a Sunday, at around 2:30 p.m., passers-by noticed smoke coming out of the North side of the building and immediately sounded the alarm. In total, some 50 firemen were called in to fight the fire, using 6 major hose lines, 2 of them on ladder trucks. Despite this massive operation, the plant was totally destroyed..."

ARC takes a look back to damages and examines lessons learned to mitigate such losses in future.

Tech Talk

Tech Talk is a technical document developed by ARC to assist our clients in property loss prevention. ARC has an extensive global network of more than 100 property risk engineers that offers tailor made, customer focused risk engineering solutions.
Vol 1 - Safety shutoff valves for fuel fired heating equipment
Vol. 2 - Liquid filled transformers
Vol. 3 - High Volume Low Speed Fans in Sprinklered Buildings
Vol. 4 - HYDRAULIC FLUIDS
Vol. 5 - WHY RACK FLUE SPACES ARE IMPORTANT
Vol. 6 - Inspection & Testing of Combustion Safeguards for Fuel-Fired Equipment
Vol. 7 - Lightning Risks and Protection
Vol. 8 - Understanding the Fire Hazards of Photovoltaic Systems
Vol. 9 - ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
Vol. 10 - Combustible Dusts
Vol. 11 - Oxygen reduction systems
Vol. 12 - HEATED PLASTIC TANKS
Vol. 13 - SAFEGUARDING ROOFING OPERATIONS
Vol. 14 - MANAGING CHANGE
Vol. 15 - CONDENSED AEROSOL FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
Vol. 16 - FLEXIBLE INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS
Vol. 17 - Sandwich Panels
Vol. 18 - CAPACITOR BANKS
Vol. 19 - Refrigerated Storage in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Vol. 20 - ALUMINUM COMPOSITE PANELS
Vol. 21 - WATER MIST FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Vol. 22 - DIESEL FUEL DEGRADATION
Vol. 23 - BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN
Vol. 24 - SAFEGUARDING CONSTRUCTION WORKS
Vol. 25 - IDLE AND VACANT BUILDINGS
Vol. 26 - BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS) USING LI-ION BATTERIES
Vol. 27 - VERTICAL AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMS
Vol. 28 - Heat treating using oil quenching and molten salt baths
Vol. 29 - Video Image Detection
Vol. 30 - Flammable/Combustible liquid storage in intermediate bulk containers
Vol. 31 - Conveyor systems
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Natural Catastrophes checklists

Extreme weather conditions are occurring more frequently with the impact on businesses becoming more severe. Our bulletins are designed to highlight some key actions which can be taken by clients to address hazards to their business and includes a sample checklist to provide guidance and heighten awareness of the risks.

All the latest news, reports and hot topics

Global | Press release

Professional indemnity insurance claims insights 2023

AGCS’ professional indemnity report highlights 11 trends driving future insurance claims activity.

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Expert risk article

Atlantic hurricane season outlook 2023

We review the 2022 hurricane season and preview 2023 based on our own forecasts and additional analysis from major international hurricane forecasting institutes.

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Expert risk article

Decarbonization and sustainability

Decarbonization of shipping is now well underway, but the pace of these efforts is influenced by range of factors, including green tech, regulation and market forces.

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Expert risk article

Inflation pushes up severity of hull and machinery losses

Supply chain disruption, labor and material costs and delays are driving up the cost of hull and machinery claims.

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Expert risk article

Economic outlook

The decline in freight rates threatens future investments in safety and decarbonization and could impact maintenance levels and risk management budgets.

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Expert risk article

Hull and cargo risks

Fire safety and the problem of mis-declaration must be fixed if the industry is to benefit from the efficiencies of large container vessels.

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Expert risk article

War and crime

Black Sea shipping risks remain heightened as the insurance industry faces unprecedented total loss scenarios from trapped vessels and cargo.

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Global | Press release

Safety and Shipping Review

Shipping losses hit a record low in 2022, but a jump in fires, the shadow tanker fleet and economic uncertainty pose new safety challenges.

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Report

Safety and Shipping Review

The annual report identifies loss trends and developments in shipping losses, risk challenges and safety.

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Interview with Global Head of ARC

Evolving profile of Allianz Risk Consultants

Michele Williams, Global Head of Allianz Risk Consulting (ARC), on the changing profile of risk consulting to respond to an ever-changing risk environment.

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Magazine

Global Risk Dialogue

We’re discussing the burning issues and emerging exposures in global risk management, designed to help you navigate through eventful times.

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Expert risk article

7 trends in multinational insurance programs

From regulatory challenges, digitalization and ESG to a broadening customer footprint: What are the latest trends in global insurance?

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Report

Global Industry Solutions Outlook - Construction

Blanca Berruguete, Global Industry Solutions Director for Construction at AGCS. looks at the future growth drivers for the sector.

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Global | Press release

AGCS appoints Global Head of Specialty

AGCS announces that Gordon Browne has been appointed Global Head of Specialty, reporting to Chief Underwriting Officer Shanil Williams.

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Allianz Risk Barometer 2023 | Expert risk article

Risk in focus: Energy crisis

The energy crisis arrives at #4, as the world grapples with spiralling fuel costs, supply disruptions, inflation, and the effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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