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FeaturesSpotlight on: risk management strategies to tackle Lithium-ion battery fire threats
The growing risks from the increased use of lithium-ion batteries across the world has left employers, manufacturers, transport hubs and regulators urgently seeking solutions.
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FeaturesAirmic: Asking the big questions
Airmic knows what you’re thinking – because it surveys its members throughout the year to keep a pulse on the issues that are top of mind for risk professionals. We delve into the survey results on three huge topics: geopolitics, AI and climate risk.
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FeaturesSpotlight on: M&A risks and how businesses can tackle them
Dealmaking conditions are undeniably tough and organisations must tackle ESG, cyber and people-related risks to get deals over the line
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FeaturesSpotlight on: the risks of doing business in Australia and how to mitigate them
Despite rich natural resources and an impressively stable economy, it’s not a case of ‘no worries’ for Australia. Battling intense climate change exposure and a cybersecurity crisis, the nation’s risk managers must keep a cool head and get creative, reports Trevor Treharne.
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FeaturesOur state of the industry survey reveals risk managers' top concerns for 2024
Our 2024 State of the Industry survey reveals a risk profession that is evolving, with more practitioners than ever moving beyond insurance buying to focus on enterprise risk management. But with new threats emerging at a dizzying rate, the pressure is on to improve controls and communicate your value. Sara ...
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FeaturesSpotlight on: the risks of doing business in china
Inscrutable new anti-espionage rules and opaque government processes set against a rocky COVID recovery and geopolitical tensions make risk management in China more crucial than ever. But it requires a creative approach and solid local connections. Trevor Treharne reports.
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FeaturesSpotlight on: the unique risks facing dating app providers
Will insurers swipe right on covering dating apps’ unique risks? Chantal Kapani explores the threat landscape and the options for businesses looking for cover.
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FeaturesSpotlight on: risks facing the financial services sector
Financial services firms face a significant cyber insurance coverage gap, as well as growing threats related to climate, geopolitics and technology. Here’s how to tackle the risks
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FeaturesSpotlight on: GPS spoofing risks and what they mean for aviation security and supply chains
In an industry already burdened by a plethora of risks, from passenger safety to environmental concerns and geopolitical crises to fuel costs, the aviation sector has another area of concern – GPS spoofing. Trevor Treharne investigates.
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FeaturesHow to create a risk culture strategy that works
The benefits of a healthy risk culture may be well-understood, but how can risk managers establish where their organisation is on the spectrum of good to bad, and make measurable improvements? Sara Benwell investigates.
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FeaturesSpotlight on: Fake news risks and how to tackle them
Easy to produce, hard to stop. Risk managers must monitor and be prepared to act quickly when fake news claims target their business
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FeaturesResearch shows that prevention works when it comes to ransomware attacks
Just two years ago, ransomware was crippling organisations to the tune of millions of dollars. Today, risk management can cautiously celebrate, having reduced the severity and number of claims. But with a new wave of attacks likely around the corner, it’s not quite game over.
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FeaturesSpotlight on: generative AI technology risks and how to manage them
The use of generative AI technology such as ChatGPT is growing, however this creates significant exposures for businesses. Here’s how risk managers can mitigate the threats
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FeaturesRisk guide: how to create the right culture to tackle people-related risks
Remote working plus a cost of living crisis and talent migration is leaving workforces disengaged and stressed. Unhappy employees put everything at risk, so organisations must protect their greatest asset and build risk cultures that put the heart of their organisations.
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FeaturesUK audit regime puts D&Os in the spotlight
Sweeping new reforms are set to place greater responsibility on directors and officers to ensure accurate financial reporting
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FeaturesCOVID-19: Spotlight on security risks
Protests and unrests, strikes and fraud and scams are just some of the security risks likely to be exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic
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FeaturesCorporates operating in Japan face a disproportionate amount of risks
Besides being prone to earthquakes and other natural disasters, Japan is threatened by its ageing, shrinking population and the possibility of regional conflict
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FeaturesHow technology can help manage the enterprise view of pricing
A look at how improved technology and better availability of data is changing the role of the underwriter
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FeaturesCrimes against commerce on the rise in MENA
Organised crime against businesses is becoming more prevalent in the MENA region and companies should invest more time and money into preventive measuresPart of a multinational risks series supported by
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FeaturesHow the use of technology is reshaping commerce from one of scarcity to one of abundance
In an extract from his book Reputation Economics, Joshua Klein considers how the concept of abundance through technology is changing basic business models
