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Risk managers say burnout is a critical threat for organisations - how to tackle it
In the middle of a global mental health crisis, burnout is a key threat for businesses. We explore the steps firms can take to mitigate the risk and protect employees
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The big question: What is the greatest security threat facing organisations today?
A new board of leading voices from the world of risk and security, brought together by risk management company, Healix, shares their opinions on the greatest geopolitical and security challenges that risk managers need to tackle
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Health and safety tops risk concern list for Directors and Officers - here’s how to protect your business
Health and safety, cyber, and data loss are all key risks facing company directors and officers. To manage the threats, risk managers must focus on breaking down siloes and attaching dollar values to key threats
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How ethical and compliance programmes can boost business performance
Over 60% of organisations have incorporated ethical behaviour into performance management, hiring, and reward practices. Here’s how to use ethics and compliance programmes to manage risks and improve business performance
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Risk briefing: Why are companies leaving Hong Kong?
Concerns around regulation, freedom of expression, and bad actors are driving companies from Hong Kong. However, cutting off the region may mean pulling back from China altogether, leaving businesses with tricky decisions to make.
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D&O insurance pricing is coming down - what it means for risk managers
A new report from Gallagher finds that D&O insurance conditions remain favourable, here’s what it means for risk managers and their organisations in the UK, Europe, Canada and America
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SVB crisis shows need for diversified funding options
Corporates must not put all their eggs in one basket where funding options are concerned
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Directors warned ESG litigation set to snowball
One of the most high profile ongoing cases is the ClientEarth case against 13 directors of energy giant Shell
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Credit Suisse displayed risk management “deficiencies” over Greensill, says regulator
FINMA has opened proceedings against four managers as it orders the bank to improve its controls
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Climate litigation becoming a corporate threat – Kennedys
Climate action group ClientEarth has taken energy giant Shell to the UK’s High Court
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Captives hailed as hard market solution for cyber, D&O
Captives provide much-needed capacity as traditional carriers reduce limits, increase exclusions, and/or increase pricing
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IoD: Directors’ confidence bounces back in January
This is the most positive level recorded since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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UK poised to finalise ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence
New laws will target firms which lack adequate procedures to prevent fraud, false accounting, and money laundering
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UK insolvencies rise as Flybe and Paperchase collapse
Insolvencies to hit new highs over the coming months as supply chain woes tip the balance
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‘Green shoots’ as insurance pricing begins to soften - Airmic
The pace of increase in directors’ and officers’ liability insurance premium rates is slowing
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Recession to prompt rise in claims and disputes
Law firm cites climate change, ESG and cyber exclusions as key sources of concern for insurers
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UK leads recession for the Eurozone in 2023
The UK economy is set to shrink by 0.9% compared to the Eurozone - which is predicted to shrink by 0.4% - Allianz Trade
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Directors feel more confident as new year dawns
The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index rose slightly, but remains low after three years of shocks
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Nuclear verdicts show no sign of slowing
Drivers include rising corporate mistrust, growth in litigation funding and fake advertising
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ESG presents ‘significant exposure’ for D&Os
Fallout from a global recession, lax cyber security and an uptick in litigation are other key risk drivers for 2023