Expert Views – Page 17
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Analysis
Moving supply chains closer to home
A heady mix of geopolitical tensions, natural catastrophes and the coronavirus pandemic has put global supply chains under significant pressure in 2020
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Expert Views
Sustainability: The growing issue of supply chain disruption
As a result of the predicted risk in weather events, not to mention the complex nature of supply chains, global organisations must take a broader look at their vulnerabilities
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Analysis
Using AI to manage supply chain risk
As much as 43% of third-party relationships are not subject to any form of due diligence checks, finds Refinitiv
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Analysis
Global ransomware attacks rise 110% in September
Overall, there was a 40% rise in ransomware attacks in the first three quarters of 2020 compared to the same period last year
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Opinion
Improving supply chain strength and agility
As many countries enter the second wave of the pandemic, global supply chains continue to be disrupted. Here’s how to build in greater resilience
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Analysis
Swiss Re and Daimler launch e-mobility MGA
“Movinx” will offer solutions for a sector being disrupted by technology and changing mobility service models
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Analysis
Firms must build more resilient workforces
COVID-19 has created a new urgency to protect working people, with compulsory unemployment insurance a much-needed safety net - research
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Analysis
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and Hitachi launch ‘smart manufacturing’ solution
Insurance-based solutions will initially focus on manufacturing and transport firms that are adopting AI and other cutting-edge technologies
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Analysis
How COVID-19 is reshaping the risk landscape
The pandemic will shape future loss trends with changes to working environments, travelling habits and supply chain networks, predicts AGCS
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Analysis
DAY 2: Collaboration is key
Good data and trust are the cornerstones to successful co-creation, according to panellists at Airmic Fest.
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Analysis
COVID-19: Mid-market firms hit by social engineering
Cybercriminals targeted businesses that remained open during lockdown, making them more susceptible to cyber attack
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Analysis
Five liability trends for a COVID age
Rising litigation; more costly recalls; civil unrest and the increased potential for indoor air quality claims are just some of the liability trends exacerbated by COVID-19
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Analysis
Eurozone to benefit from reshoring - sigma
Global supply chains are undergoing fundamental and accelerated restructuring, with re-shoring a growing trend in Europe
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Interviews
Kevin Bates: A lesson in Carpe Diem
Risk managers have got to be genuine, authentic and transparent in order to succeed, says Kevin Bates
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Analysis
Modern slavery risks surge in Asia manufacturing hubs
The risk is set to intensify further as the economic fallout from COVID-19 takes full hold, warns Verisk Maplecroft
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Analysis
From the skies to the city
Sara Byrne, regional head of operational risk, Property, Standard Chartered, has navigated an unusual route into the risk management profession
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Analysis
Beirut explosion, 5 years on from Tianjin
The large blast in Beirut, Lebanon is expected to result in a significant insurance event as the death toll and casualties from the explosion continue to rise.
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Analysis
COVID-19: Three quarters have experienced supply chain disruption
Two-thirds of organisations plan to source goods more locally post-pandemic, reducing reliance on the Far East - BCI report
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Expert Views
International programmes: Lessons in contract certainty
Contract certainty is always important for businesses, but the coronavirus crisis has shone a light on just how risky it can be when things go wrong.
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Expert Views
International programmes: Efficiency gains through technology
The challenges faced by typical buyers of international programmes are by no means new. Technology is finally starting to solve some of these problems