Analysis
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AnalysisCase study: using technology to eliminate spreadsheets and improve risk processes
Engineering firm Aveng Group was struggling with its enterprise risk and opportunity management, as Excel spreadsheets were leading to inefficiencies, errors and poor data visibility. Jack McCardel explains how they used Power Platform to make the process more streamlined and insightful.
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AnalysisChina’s rare earth export curbs escalate global supply chain risks
The latest wave of export restrictions on critical minerals has jolted supply chains and raised new questions about the impact of “resource nationalism”
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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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AnalysisRisk briefing: learning lessons from the US port strike
The strikes highlighted the need for risk managers to have better levels of information on the impact of developing risks across the world
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AnalysisWind industry must urgently prioritise fire safety, amidst growing public concern
New research shows that pre-installing this technology is more cost-effective, saving wind developers and owner-operators at least $300k and up to $11m.
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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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AnalysisRisk briefing: how the renewables sector can manage growing construction risks
As new projects and construction in the renewables sector ramps up, firms need a high concentration of risk management, insurance and claims expertise to prepare for an inevitable increase in losses
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AnalysisRisk 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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AnalysisD&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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AnalysisWhat risk managers need to know about tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital conduit for transporting crude oil to the rest of the world and a huge, connected risk in global supply chains. Here’s why risk managers should take note of recent tensions
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AnalysisWhy the global energy storage market must be wary of ‘invisible’ cyber risks
Risk managers in the growing battery energy storage system market must bolster their cyber resilience as they face emerging cyber threats
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AnalysisBusiness interruption and natural catastrophes are the top risks facing the construction sector
Property damage and business interruption losses are now likely to be significantly higher than before Covid-19, here’s how risk managers can respond
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AnalysisWhat global energy volatility means for risk managers
The latest energy market review from Willis Towers Watson outlines why energy volatility means supply chain resilience is more important than ever
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AnalysisGlobal warming likely to overshoot 1.5C by 2030s, warns IPCC
Changes in the food sector, electricity, transport, industry, buildings and land-use can reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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AnalysisHow short-term challenges are impacting the net-zero transition
Charles Sincock explains how global risks are altering our journey to net zero and what this means for businesses
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AnalysisRenewable energy sector faces ‘new trilemma’
Unsettled macroeconomics, energy demand and net zero pressures are escalating risk management and ESG as key issues
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AnalysisUK’s Net Zero Review calls for business incentives
Firms must be encouraged to invest in decarbonisation, says review, as IoD asks for leadership from government
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AnalysisGreen transition creates $10.3 trillion ‘commercial prize’
Green industries - and their vast supply chains - offers substantial opportunities for those who move fastest
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AnalysisChubb launches dedicated climate transition unit
The unit brings together traditional, alternative and renewable energy, climate tech, agribusiness and risk engineering
