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AnalysisCaptives emerge as a powerful lever for ESG transformation, says FERMA
A new FERMA report argues that captives can embed environmental, social and governance principles across underwriting, claims, investment and data activities, turning risk financing into a practical driver of sustainable value.
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AnalysisEnterprise risk management frameworks key to meeting CSRD reporting requirements
As CSRD reporting beds in, risk managers are emerging as key players – using ERM tools to connect compliance, sustainability and long-term strategy.
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AnalysisHurricane Melissa: Testing the limits of resilience
Hurricane Melissa has left Jamaica counting the cost of record-breaking winds and a widening protection gap, highlighting the need for faster recovery tools and stronger regional resilience.
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AnalysisRegulation watch: the Omnibus Simplification Package
As the Omnibus Simplification Package reduces scope and reporting burdens, FERMA’s Adrien Boudet urges balance: efficiency must not come at the cost of environmental goals.
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AnalysisFERMA 2025: Risk managers must lead corporate response to climate threat, warns WBCSD’s Fiona Watson
At the FERMA Seminar, WBCSD vice-president Fiona Watson urged businesses to move beyond the value chain in tackling physical climate risks, arguing that corporate risk managers must become the strategic architects of resilience.
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AnalysisWhy resilient supply chains need more than emissions targets
A new World Resources Institute (WRI) study finds most corporate sustainability goals focus on emissions and environmental footprints, while overlooking the workers who make supply chains function. Risk managers must act now to safeguard resilience and reputations.
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AnalysisNew guidance sets roadmap for climate-ready ports
Nearly nine in ten major ports are exposed to damaging climate hazards. New guidance urges ports, waterways and logistics operators to move quickly from awareness to action, embedding climate resilience into business strategy.
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AnalysisNew net-zero standard turns up the heat on financial institutions
A new Science Based Targets initiative framework sets science-based performance targets for banks, asset managers, insurers and others, creating fresh pressure to align portfolios with net-zero by 2050.
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AnalysisTransforming supply chains is key to resilience, cost savings and long-term value
Rider Levett Bucknall’s latest procurement trends report urges the construction and property sectors to shift from short-term cost focus to outcome-driven, value-based supply chains. Without change, the consultancy warns, the UK’s infrastructure, housing and net zero ambitions will be at risk.
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AnalysisExtreme heat, AI failures and emerging perils: Lessons from Swiss Re’s SONAR 2025
Swiss Re’s latest SONAR report puts extreme heat at the top of the global risk agenda, but that’s just one of many structural and emerging threats facing businesses. From AI failure and institutional distrust to ultra-processed foods and toxic fungi, this year’s report challenges risk professionals to rethink resilience.
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AnalysisClimate resilience starts with the basics, risk leaders told
At the launch of Previsico’s 2025 State of Flood Resilience report, panellists urged UK businesses to take immediate, practical steps to address growing climate risk, starting with the resources they already have.
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AnalysisRenewable sector must urgently learn to manage growing extreme weather risks
Renewable energy insurer GCube, owned by Tokio Marine HCC, released a report that is a warning, but also a call to adapt, collaborate, and build resilience into the global renewables market.
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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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Analysis50 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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Analysis50 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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Analysis50 years of risk: Valentina Paduano, chief risk & compliance officer, Dedalus Group
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 Charlotte Hedemark, FERMA president and risk management expert, field risk management at SAP shares her insights
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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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AnalysisRisk briefing: Why is air turbulence getting worse - and what does it mean for aviation risk?
Recent high-profile air turbulence events highlight broader, long-term climate risks
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AnalysisClimate reporting causes headaches for risk managers as one in five businesses is unprepared for new regulations
An ‘onslaught of climate regulations’ could lead ‘to less disclosure and more green hushing’, says risk management association
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AnalysisRegulation watch: dealing with the EU corporate reporting sustainability directive
The EU corporate reporting sustainability directive means organisations must assess and disclose on sustainability, diversity, and corruption factors. The risks of non-compliance are high, and litigation is a significant concern. Here’s what firms need to know
