International

Focus on political risks

Funk Foundation sponsors risk reports

In 2018, the Funk Foundation has published the series ‘Risk report – political risk scenarios’, which presents the political risks in 25 selected countries. more

A thoughtful and correct approach

Global actuarial service

Actuarial assessments are essential for a company’s balance information. Funk provides tailored actuarial services worldwide.  more

New publication for download

Handbook of Political Risk Insurance

Companies often struggle to insure political risks as the whole topic remains fuzzy to risk managers and decision makers. more

On the rise:

InsurTechs in China

A Funk study looks at InsurTech firms in China. Book chapter available to download at the end of this article.  more

One Belt, One Road

Safe travels on the Silk Road – with Funk

The Silk Road once connected China to Europe and paved the way for valuable fabrics and spices. More than 2,000 years later, a new rendition of this ancient trade route is coming to life. more

Global claim cover

Credit insurance

International coordination of credit insurance cover has gained enormous importance. The reason for this is primarily that flows of goods are being increasingly globalised. more

Insured in America

Why Obamacare affects German companies, too

 Since 1 October 2013, 16 million Americans have had medical insurance for the first time, thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – more commonly known as Obamacare. more

Current study on risk management

Need for action amongst Swiss companies

In a study, Funk Switzerland explored how Swiss companies handle risk management. The result: apparently many companies have not yet come to the point of implementing professional risk management. more

Employee cover without borders

What IGOs need to watch out for

Intergovernmental organisations (IGOs) operate across borders and employ people from many different countries. Since they are not subject to the law of an individual state, they require individual solutions for the social security of their employees. more