Analysis
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AnalysisSpotlight on: jumbo bag missteps and how poor stowage could cost you your P&I cover
Improper stowage of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) is leading to costly claims, operational hazards, and in some cases, loss of P&I cover. StrategicRISK looks at the regulatory obligations, real-world incidents, and practical steps risk managers should be taking to protect their organisations.
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AnalysisRed Sea crisis demands proactive planning from risk managers
Ongoing Houthi attacks on merchant vessels are disrupting global shipping and driving up costs. Clyde & Co’s Hannah Chau warns risk managers to plan early, review contracts and prepare contingencies to protect supply chains and time-critical deliveries.
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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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AnalysisSpotlight on hydrogen risks – and how to tackle them
The hydrogen economy is growing fast, but with that growth comes new and complex risk exposures. Here’s what risk managers need to know.
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AnalysisFraud prevention is key to unlocking instant payments’ true potential
Real-time payments are central to financial inclusion and commercial growth. But without smart, real-time fraud controls, the risk of scams and eroded trust could undermine adoption, warns Eastnets’ Marie-Christine Diaz.
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AnalysisModern slavery: the hidden risk corporate boards can’t afford to ignore
IFM Investors warns that forced labour remains embedded in global supply chains, exposing companies to operational disruption, regulatory fines, and severe reputational fallout. Here’s what risk leaders must do.
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AnalysisBuilding resilience: how construction firms can navigate geopolitical shocks
New research from QBE and Control Risks warns that supply chain disruption, rising tariffs and labour shortages are creating a perfect storm for construction risk.
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AnalysisPFAS: The growing liability risk businesses can’t ignore
New studies link PFAS to type 2 diabetes and contamination in consumer products, increasing the pressure on manufacturers and risk managers alike.
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AnalysisThe hidden cost of waste: Why food surplus is a profit risk for retailers
New research from ECR Retail Loss and the University of Portsmouth urges businesses to treat surplus food as a financial risk, not just a sustainability issue
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AnalysisECB to banks: build resilience for geopolitical shocks
Banks must identify their own worst-case political risk scenarios and prove they can survive them, says ECB Supervisory Chair Claudia Buch, as the regulator accelerates supervisory reform and raises fresh concerns about asset quality.
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AnalysisRethinking malware: How risk managers should prepare for systemic cyber events
New expert survey warns of the real potential for a catastrophic cyber event. And outlines the mitigations that matter most.
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AnalysisFire at sea: Why risk managers must confront outdated safety systems and cargo risks
With fires on vessels rising and cargoes becoming more volatile, maritime risk managers must reassess fire prevention strategies from port to open water.
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AnalysisUK captive regime confirmed – risk managers must prepare to act
The UK’s plan to introduce a bespoke captive insurance regime could reshape risk financing for some organisations. But with implementation still two years away, risk managers must weigh the practicalities, assess the fit, and prepare to engage.
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AnalysisMonzo’s £21m fine: a warning to risk leaders on growth without control
Monzo’s £21m fine underscores the compliance risks that arise when financial crime controls fail to keep pace with rapid growth.
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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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AnalysisWhy SMEs can’t afford to ignore cyber resilience
Cyber risk isn’t just a problem for big business. With attacks rising and many SMEs underprepared, experts say small firms must act now to strengthen resilience – or face serious financial and operational fallout.
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AnalysisScenario analysis: What risk managers need to know about a Strait of Hormuz shutdown
With Iran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, risk managers face a range of escalating scenarios. Here, we explore four potential outcomes, their implications for energy prices, supply chains, and insurance, and the steps businesses must take now to stay ahead of the threat.
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AnalysisPolycrisis pressures force a strategic rethink of risk management
As businesses grapple with a complex web of threats, Inverto’s latest study reveals a shift toward structural risk management, yet many still lag in digital readiness. From AI gaps to supply chain overexposure, the report urges firms to act now or risk falling behind.
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AnalysisSpotlight on: Aviation’s evolving risk profile
As the aviation sector contends with mounting cyber threats, regulatory volatility and geopolitical shocks, risk managers must take note. With significant knock-on effects for supply chains, insurance markets and global mobility, aviation risk is no longer a siloed concern.
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AnalysisPolitical polarisation reaches record highs - what it means for risk managers
As polarisation reaches record highs, risk leaders are urged to prepare for rising violence, policy instability and reputational threats. Here’s how you can mitigate the threats
