Risk Advisory

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.

Guidance on risk mitigation and loss prevention in response to COVID-19

coronavirus related risk advisories

Risk Bulletins

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. Download our risk advice documents below.

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Auto / Motor / Fleet

Autonomous Vehicles, When Will They Be Here?

discourage distracted driving

drowsy driving

Motor vehicle record review

Non-Owned-Automobile-Exposure

Keep-Your-Business-Moving-safe-driving-programs

Protect your business with a fleet loss control program

Vehicle Backing Challenges

rear-end collisions

sample fleet management policy

Seasonal Driving

telematics

coronavirus - information for fleet managers and automobile exposures

Chocking & Blocking

Courtesy Shuttle Vehicle Safety

Watch Out for Motorcycles

Negligent Entrustment

Motor Vehicle Record Review

Construction

Contractor Guidance Following a Loss

Construction Site Hurricane Protection (EN)

Construction Site Hurricane Protection (mandarin)

CONSTRUCTION SITE SECURITY

Fire loss prevention measures during construction

HOT WORK MANAGEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION

Installed building services and equipment

safeguarding of construction sites during a cessation of works (EN, DE, RU)

Water damage loss prevention guide (EN)

Water damage loss prevention guide (mandarin)

Water Leak Monitoring for Active Construction Projects (EN)

Water Leak Monitoring for Active Construction Projects (mandarin)

Wet Work management and permitting during construction

Hospitality

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

legionella

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

Liability

contractural risk transfer

contractural risk transfer for landlords

food allergies impacting business

risk transfer - who pays?

Manufacturing

Infrared Thermography

Lithium-Ion Batteries

Metal Halide Lighting Systems

Manufacture Safe Products with a Loss Liability Prevention Program

coronavirus: manufacturing and real estate preparing to resume operations

Coronavirus: Minimizing liability losses when restarting manufacturing

Marine / Cargo / Transportation

Preventing holiday weekend cargo theft

carrier selection criteria

equipment lock and construction

floor plan insurance plan

Getting the best of mobile trackers

hurricane preparedness for contractors' equipment

Lock & Dock Gates

Not all sprinkler systems are created equal

Prevention of illegal passengers

Protection of heavy duty mobile equipment

portable land cranes on barges

Theft or hijacking of a container or trailer

coronavirus - Loss Prevention Measures For Cargo Storage And Transportation

coronavirus: challenges for the shipping industry

Property

SMEs/MidCorporate

commercial cooking

hazards of aluminum wiring

plastic pallets

wood pallet storage

coronavirus - information for property owners

Reducing Warehouse Fires

What to do after the fire

Diesel Fire Pumps

Electric Fire Pumps

Bonding & Grounding Hazards

Hailstorm Loss Mitigation

Windstorm Loss Mitigation

spray finishing operations

How to get the most out of your roof

Wildfire Readiness

Property Values and Rebuilding Costs

Large Corporates

fire protection impairment management

hot work management

INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER–BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Loss Prevention Self-Inspection Program – Client Training Module

PROPERTY RISK MANAGEMENT CHARTER

Why Select Certified Companies for Your Fire Protection Work (FR)

Civil Unrest Growth: Management of Associated Risks (ES)

coronavirus - Property loss prevention measures for restarting businesses

Real Estate

Don’t Be Idle, Take Care of Vacant Buildings

How Does a Dry Pipe Fire Sprinkler Freeze?

Mulch and Landscape Fire Prevention

Prepare Your Condominium for Severe Winter Weather

Elevator & Escalator , Daily Safety Checklist

Retail Operations, Slip Fall Checklist

Reducing Slip and Fall Claims

Slips, Trips & Falls Parking lots

Preventing Building Fires

Tips for Landlords and Property Owners

Water Damage Prevention Solutions

What to Do After A Fire

coronavirus: manufacturing and real estate preparing to resume operations

Snow & Ice Removal

Slips, Trips, and Falls, What to Do

Slips, Trips, Falls, Insight

Workers Group

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

civil unrest

cold wall equipment hazards

CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF POWER PLANTS DURING DISRUPTIVE TIMES

Risk Transfer

coronavirus - business owners planning for shutdown or reduced occupancy: SMEs/Mid-corporate

coronavirus - business owners preparing for changes in operations: SMEs/Mid-Corporate

coronavirus - Fighting the rise in cyber criminals from the home office (EN, DE)

coronavirus - safety measures for businesses forced to temporarily close their premises (EN, DE, ES)

coronavirus - Temporary care & maintenance status in the mining industry

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.

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Vol. 1 - MACHINERY BREAKDOWN ON A WATER TURBINE

Vol. 2 - EXPLOSION AND FIRE IN A FELT PREPARATION WORKSHOP

Vol. 3 - OUTDOOR PALLET STORAGE: A BLAZING INFERNO

Vol. 4 - SANDWICH BUILDING PANELS AND BATTERY CHARGERS DO NOT MIX WELL

Vol. 5 - FIRE IN A TURBOGENERATOR UNIT

Vol. 6 - A SPRINKLER HEAD SAVES A FACTORY

Vol. 7 - FIRE IN LIVING QUARTERS AT A RENOVATION WORK SITE

Vol. 8 - A SMOKY WARNING THAT COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY AVOIDED

Vol. 9 - A RIDE-ON SWEEPER THAT MAKES A BIG … MESS

Vol. 10 - FIRE IN A FINISHED PRODUCTS WAREHOUSE

Vol. 11 - FIRE IN A PAINT BOOTH

Vol. 12 - FIRE LOSS OF A MATURATION/ DRYING AREA OF POLYURETHANE

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.

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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.

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Earthquake

English

French

German

Japanese

Spanish

Flood

English

French

German

Spanish

Protect Your Employees and Business from Flood Damage

Hailstorm

English

French

German

Spanish

Wildfire

wildfire readiness

7 steps to prepare for a wildfire

Windstorm

English

French

German

Spanish

Construction Site Hurricane Protection

Winterization

English

French

German

Spanish

5 EASY TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY THIS WINTER

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