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CEO murder could signal growing risks for executives
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson highlights the possibility of rising threats against executives, prompting organisations to reassess their security strategies
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WEF global risk report: Businesses face escalating environmental, geopolitical, social, and technology challenges
War risk is the biggest immediate fear, endangering stability and progress, while technology and the environment loom large and dominate medium- to long-term concerns, according to the 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Report 2025.
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Climate, technology and geopolitics lead 2025 risks – Beazley CEO
Three overarching key risk areas emerged from Beazley’s ‘Risk & Resilience Predictions for 2025’, the re/insurer’s CEO, Adrian Cox revealed.
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WTW report warns of marine & offshore energy hybrid warfare targets
‘Gray zone’ attacks against ships, undersea cables, and offshore oil installations are a major risk in 2025, the broker has warned in a new political risk report.
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Why did South Korea declare martial law? What risk managers need to know
Chaos and uncertainty ensued after South Korea’s President unexpectedly declared martial law on Tuesday. Our Asia correspondant on the ground, Trevor Treharne, reports
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Case study: How Ukrainian furniture makers are staying resilient and relevant despite the challenges of war
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had far-reaching consequences across all sectors, but the furniture industry has proven to be one of the most resilient. Here’s how the key players are adapting to become core suppliers across Europe
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Four major themes at PARIMA’s Taipei conference
For the first time, PARIMA held one of its conferences in Taipei, Taiwan, on Friday, and StrategicRISK was there. Here are some of the major takeaways from the day.
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50 years of risk: Tapio Huovinen, UPM - The Biofore Company and Daniele Zucchi, FERMA board member
As FERMA celebrates its 50th birthday, StrategicRISK Magazine spoke to its board members and risk leaders about how the risk landscape is changing and the priorities for the future. Here Professor Simon Grima, associate professor, head department of insurance, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy, University of Malta shares his ...
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Why risk complexity is forcing risk managers to adopt new strategies
Against the backdrop of concerns that more risks are becoming insurable, Aon’s Michelle Mason discusses how risk managers - and their insurance partners - must adapt
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50 years of risk: Professor Simon Grima, head of the department of insurance, University of Malta
As FERMA celebrates its 50th birthday, StrategicRISK Magazine spoke to its board members and risk leaders about how the risk landscape is changing and the priorities for the future. Here Professor Simon Grima, associate professor, head department of insurance, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy, University of Malta shares his ...
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FERMA 2024: Managing risk in a fragmented world
Threats such as climate change and pandemic preparedness requite international co-operation. But can leaders achieve this amid growing political instability
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Sector focus: the growing threat of political risk to energy companies
Geopolitical risks continue to be an increasing threat to business and risk managers need to put in place systems that allow them to identify those risks, before it’s too late
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The rise and rise of ‘China Plus One’ risk strategies
Companies are protecting their supply chain by diversifying beyond China and Southeast Asia is cashing in
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Risk briefing: how to protect your employees and business through civil unrest and riots
As riots spread across the UK, and tensions rise globally, StrategicRISK speaks to experts about what businesses should be doing to keep employees safe.
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Risk briefing: Maritime supply chains in danger of sinking
As CEO of shipping giant Maersk says that supply chains are at breaking point, here’s how ports are responding and what risk managers can expect
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Risk briefing: Experts predict an escalation in the US-China trade war - what it means for businesses
Risk managers must prepare for an escalation in the trade war between the US and China and the implications it would have for business operations
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The international order is ‘in decline’ – what it means for businesses
A political risk insurance report from WTW highlights the decline of consensus on the liberal international order, summarising it as at best, ‘lukewarm’.
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Understanding supply chain vulnerabilities key as world becomes ‘riskier place’
’The risk market is changing and we need to ensure that we are with our clients from the outset,’ says chief executive of Gallagher’s crisis consultancy business
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Airmic 2024: Risk managers need to brace for a political risk storm
A leading broker has said risk managers cannot afford to ignore the growing political risks which are facing the world as countries across the globe hold national elections.
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Risk-!n 2024: How MSC Cruises is tackling geopolitical risks
Rocco Bozzelli, head of global insurance at MSC Cruises SA, shares how the company deals with crisis and why he thinks insurers are letting down their side of the bargain