The manager's guide to terrorism, risk, and insurance : essentials for today's business / David J. Smith, MSM, CPCU, Mark D. Silinsky, MPhil (Oxon.), Ph.D ; Kristen Noakes-Fry, ABCI, editor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, David J., author.

Silinsky, Mark D., author.

Contributor:

Noakes-Fry, Kristen, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Risk management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (116 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Brooksfield, Florida] : Rothstein Associates Inc., 2016.

Summary:

As a manager, you're aware of terrorist acts, are considering the risks, but sense that you need more background. How might terrorism occur? How is it part of risk and threat planning? What insurance strategies might protect your company from financial loss? In a few short chapters, The Manager's Guide to Terrorism, Risk, and Insurance: Essentials for Today's Business fills in the blanks for you.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

Part 1: What is Terrorism?

1.1 Historical Perspective

1.2 Characteristics of Terrorism

1.3 Terrorist Membership Levels

1.3.1 The Terrorist Cell

1.4 Terrorism in Our Time

1.5 Are There Lessons to Be Learned?

1.6 Defining Terrorism

1.7 Workplace Violence and Terrorism

1.8 Pre-Attack Indicators

1.8.1 Anti-Western Statements, Particularly Those That Involve Any Element of Your Business

1.8.2 Aggression or Threats Toward Coworkers

1.8.3 Presence of Unauthorized Weapons

1.8.4 Attempts to Communicate with Known Extremist Groups

1.9 An Active Shooter at Work

1.9.1 Evacuate

1.9.2 Have an Escape Route and Plan

1.9.3 Shelter in Place

1.9.4 Take Action Against the Active Shooter

1.9.5 Support First Responder Efforts

1.10 Terrorism and Islam

1.10.1 Sudden Jihad Syndrome

1.11 Terrorism and Mental Health: Are They Crazy?

1.11.1 Signals and Symptoms of the Mentally and Emotionally Troubled

1.11.2 History of Violence

1.11.3 Substance Abuse

1.11.4 Personality Disorders

1.11.5 Nature of Symptoms

1.11.6 Age and Gender

1.11.7 Personal Stress, Crisis, or Loss

1.11.8 Early Exposure to Violence

1.11.9 Psychotics: Lone Actors

1.11.10 Psychopathy

1.12 Is There a Typical Terrorist?

1.13 Anti-Terrorism and the Business Person During Travel

1.13.1 Help from the US Department of State

1.13.2 Preparations for the Businessperson When Traveling

1.14 Surveillance Detection

1.14.1 Stationary Surveillance

1.14.2 Moving Surveillance

1.14.3 Technical Surveillance

1.14.4 Casual Questioning

1.14.5 Detection of Surveillance

1.14.6 False Flag Approach

1.14.7 Business Facility

1.15 Terrorist Tactics

1.15.1 Bombings

1.15.2 Assassination

1.15.3 Kidnapping

1.16 Seven Steps for a Terrorist Attack.

1.16.1 Target Selection

1.17 A Matrix for the Traveling Businessperson

1.17.1 In Another Country for an Extended Stay

1.17.2 Residing in Another Country

1.17.3 Visiting a Dangerous Place on Business

1.18 Air Travel Security

1.18.1 General Preparations

1.18.2 Air Travel Planning

1.18.3 At the Terminal

1.18.4 Skyjackings

1.19 Ground Travel Security

1.19.1 Prepare Adequately

1.19.2 Vehicles Overseas

1.19.3 On the Road

1.19.4 An Attack

1.19.5 Parking Your Car

1.20 Off-Duty and Leisure Activities

1.20.1 Basic Measures

1.20.2 Considerations for Using Public Transportation

1.20.3 Considerations for the Use of Taxis

1.21 Conclusion

Case Studies for Chapter 1

Discussion Questions, Chapter 1

References, Chapter 1

Part 2: What is Risk Management?

2.1 Risk, Perils, and Hazards

2.1.1 Risk

2.1.2 Perils

2.1.3 Hazards

2.2 Frequency, Severity, and Terrorism

2.3 Probable Maximum Loss and Maximum Foreseeable Loss

2.4 The Risk Management Process

2.5 Risk Management Techniques

2.5.1 Avoidance

2.5.2 Loss Control

2.5.3 Loss Prevention

2.5.3.1 Barriers

2.5.3.2 Metal Detectors

2.5.3.3 Chemical and Smoke Detectors

2.5.3.4 Lighting

2.5.3.5 Electronic Surveillance

2.5.3.6 Control of Open Areas

2.5.3.7 Unarmed and Armed Guards

2.5.3.8 Air Surveillance and Ground Surveillance Radar Systems

2.5.3.9 Guard Dogs

2.5.3.10 Physical Security Checklists

2.5.3.11 Background Checks on Personnel

2.5.3.12 Social Security Number Checks on Personnel

2.5.3.13 Periodic Re-Evaluation Background Checks on Personnel

2.5.4 Loss Reduction

2.5.4.1 Initial Site Assessment

2.5.4.2 Separation

2.5.4.3 Duplication

2.5.4.4 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Assessments

2.5.4.5 Local and Central Alarms.

2.5.4.6 Emergency Planning and Disaster Recovery

2.5.4.7 Reputation Management

2.5.5 Retention

2.5.6 Transfer

Table 2-1 Top 10 Most Costly Terrorist Acts by Insured Property Losses

Table 2-2 Deadly Terrorist Act Examples by Number of Fatalities (Johnston, 2015

Standberry, 2012)

Case Studies, Chapter 2

Discussion Questions, Chapter 2

References, Chapter 2

A.1 The Terrorism Risk Reinsurance Act and Its Successors

A.1.1 The Nature of TRIA

A.1.2 Coverages Provided by TRIA

A.1.3 What TRIA Does Not Include

A.1.4 TRIA Endorsements

A.1.5 The Debate and the Problems with TRIA

A.1.6 Other Options to TRIA

A.2 Kidnap, Ransom, and Extortion (K&amp

R) Insurance Policies

A.2.1 Types of Insurance Companies that Provide K&amp

R Policies

A.2.2 The Coverages Available from K&amp

R Contracts

A.2.3 Contractors Owned by or Employed by K&amp

R Companies

A.3 Cyber Insurance and Cyber Liability Insurance

A.3.1 Cyber Insurance Categories

A.3.2 Current Underwriting Philosophy for Cyber Exposures

A.3.3 Cyber Insurance Limits, Cost, and Content Examples

References, Appendix A

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Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed October 5, 2016).

"A Rothstein Publishing Collection eBook."

ISBN:

9781944480264

1944480269

OCLC:

959881817