Expert Views – Page 24
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AnalysisCounterfeit risk far from sweet
As counterfeit risk becomes more difficult to detect, risk managers face a difficult challenge to mitigate risk. How is counterfeit risk evolving? What lessons can companies learn from the honey scandal and similar cases? And what is the best way to mitigate counterfeit risk?
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AnalysisOnly a third of insurers report digital transformation success
As an industry, insurance is lagging in the technology space
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AnalysisWhy Germany is fruitful ground for risk innovation
Germany’s future looks bright – dimmed only by the shade from looming global trade disputes and potential post-Brexit protectionism. But Germany feels no fear
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Analysis3D printing: how to overcome product liability risks
Germany is developing a distinct competitive edge in this emerging technology. But the realisation phase of this new tech’s life cycle has brought with it many questions concerning product liability and more.
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AnalysisAutomation and IoT: risk lessons from Europe's most successful manufacturing companies
Digitisation is the future, and German manufacturers have never been known to live in the past. But such changes are intensifying cybersecurity concerns
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AnalysisLatest Risk Innovation report: Germany – a place to innovate
Aspirin, the electronic microscope, the MP3 – all were invented in Germany. As the country embraces digitalisation, its main industries – manufacturing and construction – are likely to bring yet further innovation. Can its risk managers keep up?
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AnalysisMarsh acquires JLT in $5.6b deal
Following completion of the transaction, Dominic Burke, group chief executive of JLT, will join Marsh & McLennan Companies as vice chairman and serve as a member of MMC’s executive committee.
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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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InterviewsEver wondered how airports keep millions of passengers safe? Risk manager, Hans Joerg Schill, tells us how
Managing Fraport AG’s vast insurance operations, with its sky-high risks, is not a job for the faint of heart. Thankfully, managing director Hans Joerg Schill is always pushing the envelope
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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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AnalysisEmbrace digitalisation or risk being left behind
GVNW president Alexander Mahnke sees huge opportunities in the era of digitisation
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AnalysisRisk innovation: Germany, part 3 – Are digitised production lines more hackable?
Why the digitisation of manufacturing systems and supply chains is heightening cyber risk concerns
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AnalysisThe top three emerging risks for corporates
Speaking exclusively to StrategicRISK ahead of tomorrow’s emerging risk panel, Swiss Re’s Martin Weymann warns of the more prominent threats to beware of
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AnalysisRisk innovation: Germany, part 2 – new era heralds new risks
Often seen as a bit of a laggard in the race for automation, Germany’s construction and engineering industry is making up for lost time
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AnalysisRisk innovation: Germany, part 1: Germany’s economy – on an upward trajectory
While Germany is set to maintain its growth in 2018, the spectre of a hard Brexit, rising protectionism and US tariffs could dampen the economy’s potential
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AnalysisBehind GVNW’s board, part 1: Mathieas Kohl – “Sometimes it is worth taking big risks”
It is not all about hard work. In the first of series of five quickfire interviews, we get inside the heads of GVNW’s board and present the ‘fun’ side behind the minds behind the German Association. Mathieas Kohl, head of insurance at medical and safety technology company, Drägerwerk, gives our ...
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InterviewsKing of the road
Transurban’s troubleshooting guru Karl Davey exudes an air of calm and flexibility that helps him navigate all of risk’s diversions. With him at the helm, we’re all a little safer.
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AnalysisWhy does risk management need a systemic approach?
Christoph Schwager, managing director of SRI Strategic Risk Institute and former Chief Risk Officer, Airbus Group and Partner EY explains why risk management always needs a systemic approach.
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HeadspaceInside Greenyard Frozen: the listeria outbreak
Aldi, Lidl, Iceland, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose have had to recall thousands of frozen foods after harmful bacteria was found in products they sold. Such recalls can result in tumbling share prices or total collapse. Here’s what can be done to minimise the threats
