Analysis
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AnalysisScenario analysis: What risk managers need to know about Trump’s tariffs
Trump’s so-called “flexibility” on tariffs — marked by delays and shifting targets — has plunged global trade into uncertainty, forcing risk managers to brace for every scenario.
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AnalysisStrategies to reduce the risks of road crime and cargo theft
1.5 trucks in Europe will be attacked during the time it takes to read this article. Pascal Matthey, VP, Marine Risk Control, Continental Europe at Sompo explores what risk managers can do to tackle the issue
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AnalysisSpotlight on: risks facing the clean energy sector and how businesses can build resilience
The risk outlook for clean energy companies is more complex and interconnected than ever before as companies balance conflicting priorities.
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AnalysisFive threats changing the face of risk management
Risk managers must be highly vigilant, both to spot key emerging threats and evaluate their impact on organisations. Here are the five biggest risks to put on your agenda
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AnalysisRisk briefing: Ukraine uncertainty demands risk revision
This year’s Munich Security Conference has been a chilling wake-up call for Europe, and risk managers must rethink their strategies as the geopolitical situation in Ukraine deterioriates.
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AnalysisWEF 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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AnalysisSpotlight on: using AI to manage supply chain risks
Generative AI promises to transform supply chains – enhancing efficiency and data quality, reducing labour costs, and much more. But over-reliance on this new tech could expose the entire chain to new weaknesses in accuracy, security and fairness.
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AnalysisWTW 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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AnalysisWhy 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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AnalysisCase 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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AnalysisRisk briefing: When to walk away from a third-party supplier
Risk managers need more sophisticated tools to evaluate third-party supplier risks, says former Paypal deputy CISO, but most importantly, they need to be able to tell a business when to walk away from a supplier that’s too exposed
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AnalysisHow EV fires sparked fears, supply chain tensions, and a reputational blaze
Electric vehicle battery fires in South Korea raised public fears and sparked geopolitical tensions over supply chain risks. Here’s what risk managers can learn
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AnalysisHow risk managers can respond to Hurricane Milton
Milton is anticipated to bring powerful winds, heavy rain and catastrophic and life-threatening storm surge to many parts of central and south Florida. Here’s how risk managers can protect impacted businesses
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AnalysisSkills shortage continues to challenge aviation - how the industry can respond
Experienced staff lost during pandemic cuts are proving hard to replace, impacting both profitability and safety in the aviation sector, writes Dele Fajimolu, senior executive, technical underwriting at the Lloyd’s Market Association
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AnalysisSector 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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AnalysisBriefing: Can the marine trade body keep the market shipshape amid rising tide of risks?
Innovation in the marine and cargo classes is sorely needed to help this sector weather oncoming challenges – but will conversations at IUMI conference garner insurer support?
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AnalysisThe 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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AnalysisRisk briefing: how to improve ESG risk measurement throughout the supply chain
Most companies are not prepared for climate-related risks facing supply chains in the next decade, here’s how risk managers and procurement teams can tackle this challenge
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AnalysisThe three greatest challenges facing risk managers today
Risk managers must develop a better understanding of risk as complexity rises, but there are three core threats that must be addressed, says Beth Thurston, CEO risk management UK at Marsh
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AnalysisWhy AI could hold the key to improving third-party supplier risk assessment
62% of businesses do not strongly believe their risk monitoring program is meeting contractual and regulatory requirements, but technology could hold the answer
