Europe – Page 2
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Analysis
Regulation watch: Four steps to get ready for new post-trade settlements regime
BoE’s Sasha Mills urges risk managers whose businesses operate or trade in the UK to get ready for the switch to faster post-trade settlements
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Analysis
Briefing: Soaring EV sales spark new underwriting concerns over fire risks
Electrified vehicles now represent a 7.7% share of the UK’s used car market, which could impact the severity of lithium-ion battery risks insurers are grappling with
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Analysis
Regulation Watch: Niinistö report - an opportunity?
FERMA’s CEO, Typhaine Beauperin, considers how the groundbreaking report on preparedness by former Finnish president Sauli Niinistö could further raise the profile of risk management.
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Analysis
AIRMIC Risk Forum 2025: Using culture to improve risk management
Risk managers must ensure that their company’s risk appetite is not only communicated to all staff but is also fully understood.
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Case Studies
Case study: how Solvay managed the emotional impacts of splitting its business
When Brussels-based chemicals business Solvay sought to separate its operations into two distinct entities, little did it know that the biggest challenge would be managing the emotional side of the split. Insurance and prevention director Sonia Cambier spoke to Jon Guy.
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Opinion
Rethinking risk for a new era
Simona Covaliu, Chief Risk Officer at PayU GPO explores how risk management must evolve to tackle to the new world of emerging risks
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Interviews
The enthusiast: Compass Group’s Scott Feltham, discusses his passion for risk management, collaboration and innovating
Heading up insurance buying for the world’s largest food service organisation is one mighty task, but that’s not stopped Compass Group’s Scott Feltham from taking on more. A love of risk management motivates him to keep on collaborating, learning and innovating.
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Analysis
WEF global risk report: Businesses face escalating environmental, geopolitical, social, and technology challenges
War risk is the biggest immediate fear, endangering stability and progress, while technology and the environment loom large and dominate medium- to long-term concerns, according to the 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Report 2025.
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Special Reports
Special report: People risk
Poor people management can have a profound effect on a business – hitting productivity, innovation and morale. More attention must be given to the roots of people risk if we don’t want the talent to run dry.
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Analysis
The risks of non-compliance: why risk managers must ensure firms are DORA-ready
The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) comes into force on 17 January amidst warnings that many companies are still unaware of its impact and what needs to be delivered.
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Analysis
Aviva’s plea as businesses fail to prioritise safety around lithium-ion batteries
’Lithium-ion batteries are critical to many modern technologies, but they carry inherent risks if not handled properly,’ says director
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Expert Views
How risk managers can tackle growing sanctions risks
The complexity and magnitude of international sanctions now demands vigilance on a new scale. Smaller businesses may not have the ready resources to tackle the issue, but the laws won’t make exceptions. So what practical steps can you take to stay safe?
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Editor's Letter
SR Q4 2024: A resolution for change
Closing out another rollercoaster year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and not exactly brimming with cheer. But risk managers are tougher than that. We continue to prove that this industry is the place for resilience, innovation and e ecting real change. Bring on 2025
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Features
Are you ready for round two? What we know about Trump’s second term so far
As Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, risk managers are trying to predict what upheaval awaits. Expect regulatory rollbacks, a return to his controversial approach to international relations, and an ‘America First’ economic approach that may put global trade in a tailspin.
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Analysis
Regulation watch: the pros and cons of the captive domicile charge
The UK is set to join a number of European Union member states which already have or are well advanced in the creations of captive domiciles. Here’s what risk managers need to know
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Case Studies
Case study: Dedalus Group’s CRO explains how the company is tackling CSRD disclosures
As her organisation prepares for its first CSRD disclosure, Dedalus Group’s Valentina Paduano talks us through their step-by-step process, and the opportunities she sees for risk management to make a valuable contribution.
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Sponsored
How Zurich is scaling climate adaptation through partnerships
The Z Zurich Foundation is fostering multi-sector collaboration that works for the urban communities most vulnerable to climate change. Through its Urban Climate Resilience Program, organisations work towards one common goal – to build a sustainable and resilient future for all.
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Analysis
Cyber-attacks cost UK businesses £44bn in the last five years - how risk managers can fight back
Howden has estimated firms can reduce the cost of cyber-attack by up to 75% (£30bn) by implementing simple cyber security basics more widely.
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Analysis
Case study: How Ukrainian furniture makers are staying resilient and relevant despite the challenges of war
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had far-reaching consequences across all sectors, but the furniture industry has proven to be one of the most resilient. Here’s how the key players are adapting to become core suppliers across Europe
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Expert Views
How risk managers can use international programs to mitigate geopolitical risks
In a world characterised by instability and global conflicts, risk managers need insurance partners to provide solutions that bring simplicity, not more complexity. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ Will Porter explains how international programs do just that.