Analysis – Page 7
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AnalysisClimate, technology and political extremism threaten business supply chains
A combination of political tension, climate change and technological dependency is putting global supply chains under more strain than ever before.
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AnalysisWhen fake facts fan flames
The Amazon rainforest fires have sparked a public outcry and a worldwide call to get serious about climate change. But now, the spread of misleading information and politically motivated angles threatens to undermine this message
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AnalysisDefining your reputation risk
Reputational risk is not “one risk”, but rather a category of risks which may impact your reputation, so how should you define and manage it? Hans Læssøe, principal consultant at AKTUS and former risk manager at Lego Group has this advice
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AnalysisHong Kong protests highlight need for political risk focus
With tensions escalating in Hong Kong, StrategicRISK takes a closer look at the issue, advising risk managers to ’review and update their business contingency plans and crisis response protocols now’
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AnalysisAvoid emerging risk blindness with a 12-point checklist
Too much focus on near-term of visible risks will put companies at risk. But a 12-point checklist by Airmic and Marsh could help shake up risk assessment and enhance risk management practices
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AnalysisAre risk managers becoming more strategic?
Airmic’s annual survey points to a more qualified profession with greater ambitions to support strategic decision-making. But how can they realise this ambition? StrategicRISK takes a closer look at the story behind the statistics
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AnalysisCrisis management 101
If we asked each company how their crisis plans are structured and managed, we will likely see inconsistencies, out-of-date procedures; ill-prepared stakeholders, says Gabriel Souza, risk management specialist. Here’s his advice
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AnalysisInsurers are covering reputational risk
For too long there has been a mismatch between the cover that risk managers demand and the policies that insurers are willing to provide.
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AnalysisHow would you risk-manage the Ethiopian Airlines crash?
Investigations are on-going as to what caused the disaster but what has ensued so far are a range of crisis risks, from reputational damage to share price loss. Risk managers offer their views on how they would lessen the impact
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AnalysisEthiopian Airlines crash broker and insurer named
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed shortly after take off, south of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Sunday, killing 157 passengers and crew. StrategicRISK is placing the crash under the microscope and will be investigating further. Here’s what we know so far
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Analysis(Mal)practices in the use of risk matrices: is there an alternative?
The effectiveness of risk matrices has long been debated with some questioning its value – so let’s assess other risk methods, including multi-criteria, writes Slawomir Pijanowski, risk management expert and consultant for Atos Consulting
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AnalysisProtecting against the top three risks climate change, political risks and cyber threats
As risk managers gather for the AMARE Rencontres in Deauville, Julien Guénot, Country leader, France at AXA XL, considers the risks keeping risk managers awake at night.
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AnalysisWhen reputation is at stake
An important part of any risk management plan should incorporate crisis management planning should something go wrong, writes the Institute of Risk Management’s Victoria Robinson.
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AnalysisThe new resilient business
Nearly all businesses with international operations and supply chains are ringside for the battle for the next world order. Control Risks principal Dan Tawfik and senior partner Jacqueline Day explain how to prepare for tomorrow.
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AnalysisA lesson from Nike’s #MeToo moment: how sexual discrimination could impair your brand
Businesses can no longer turn a blind eye to gender discrimination and toxic culture. And if ethics don’t motivate, maybe shareholder displeasure and brand damage will
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Analysis13 common mistakes when building global crisis readiness programmes
Regardless of the sector, size or the geographic location, there are a number of common mistakes that organisations make when establishing global readiness programs. Control Risks senior partner, Bill Udell and associate director, Aaron Schwirian explain how you can avoid them
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AnalysisIs a recall ever good?
Fall out from a recall can be devastating, hitting retailer and consumer trust, and bringing heavy hidden costs. While some say it is possible to come out of a recall looking good, ultimately prevention is always better than cure.
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AnalysisEurope’s listeria outbreak sends stern warning to risk and supply chain managers
As Europe’s food and industry thrives, the heat is on to manage its risks. We look to the lab where solutions are being developed to better handle contamination and consider a more holistic approach to coverage that goes far beyond simple product recall insurance
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AnalysisHow to manage fake news risk
François de Hennin, independent risk advisor and consultant, and former global chief risk officer of GroupM tackles one of the biggest risks facing business today: managing and mitigating the risk of fake news
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AnalysisThe terrorism risk landscape is changing
Loss of attraction and non-damage business interruption protections are increasingly in demand from insurers, while companies are dusting off response policies and evacuation procedures against evolving terror threats
