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AnalysisSpotlight on: the growing reputational risks threatening charities and NGOs
Charities and NGOs are losing ground on reputational resilience, WTW warns, leaving them exposed to fast-moving risks that could damage trust, funding and their mission.
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AnalysisBriefing: Insurers feel the heat as climate fires new risks for UK businesses
‘Wildfires are no longer a seasonal threat. They are a persistent and growing risk to life, property and the environment,’ says membership association chair
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AnalysisCollision risk on roads close to Heathrow 240% above national average
To accelerate the reduction in road casualties, it’s vital to engage all organisations that can impact road risk, says director
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AnalysisSteel-zero: new research shows why risk managers must prepare for policy-driven change
A major new study warns that carbon pricing alone will not deliver the transition to clean steel, with big implications for businesses reliant on the metal.
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AnalysisTabletop testing cuts cyber breach risk by 13%, says Marsh study
New research from Marsh McLennan’s Cyber Risk Intelligence Center shows that incident response planning, once seen mainly as a post-breach tool, is now one of the most effective defences against cyber incidents.
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AnalysisPFAS crackdown expands to new sectors amid extended EU timeline
European regulators have published an updated proposal to restrict PFAS under REACH, alongside a new timeline that pushes the scientific evaluation process out to the end of 2026. Risk managers must prepare for a protracted but far-reaching regulatory shift.
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AnalysisSkill shortages are stifling growth and fuelling cyber threats
A new report warns that the UK’s skills crisis is hitting SMEs twice over: holding back investment and leaving businesses exposed to cyber risk.
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AnalysisGenAI rules spark backlash but will test business resilience
As the EU’s AI Act reaches its first anniversary, new rules on general-purpose AI models are provoking business criticism while forcing boards to take governance seriously.
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AnalysisClosing the gap between AI growth and risk controls
Global experts warn that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence must be matched with rigorous governance, compliance and performance assessments if organisations are to boost innovation without undermining trust and control.
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AnalysisNew IUMI paper highlights fire risks and safety gaps in EV shipping
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has updated its guidance on the carriage of electric vehicles at sea, adding new evidence on gas hazards, peak heat, ship design constraints and the limits of current firefighting systems. The paper explains where risks are evolving and how operators and insurers should ...
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AnalysisRegulation Watch: UK introduces new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence
Everything risk managers need to know to prepare for new failure to prevent fraud offonce legislation coming into force in September
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AnalysisSwiss Re notes nuclear growth, SRCC exposures and geopolitical volatility
At RVS 2025 in Monte Carlo, Swiss Re executives highlighted nuclear energy investment, rising civil unrest exposures and geopolitical volatility as prominent features of the evolving risk landscape.
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AnalysisWorkplace absence climbs to record levels – why risk managers should act now
UK employees are taking almost two weeks off sick each year, according to the latest CIPD and Simplyhealth report. With absence rates at a 15-year high, risk managers must treat workforce wellbeing as a core resilience challenge, not just an HR issue.
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AnalysisBeyond the policy: why culture matters in supporting carers and families
At this year’s Dive In Festival, panellists from WTW, Howden and Gallagher explained why policies alone are not enough to support carers and parents in the workplace. For real impact, organisations must foster a culture of openness, role-modelling and empathy.
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AnalysisMAPFRE Economics lifts global growth forecast as inflation outlook eases
The research arm of MAPFRE has nudged its forecast for global economic growth higher, with inflation set to moderate
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AnalysisThe rise of the all-round risk manager
Risk managers have traded in their back-office image for a front-row seat at the strategy table - but finding professionals who can fill that broader role is proving harder than ever.
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AnalysisFirms face rising risks in accessing external data
New research from Decodo highlights how budget constraints, technical barriers and outdated tools are hampering firms’ ability to access external data. Risk managers are warned that without robust, compliant approaches, organisations face both operational and reputational risks.
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OpinionOpinion: The guy who created risk management says we messed up
Alex Sidorenko, chief risk officer and founder of RISK-ACADEMY highlights Grant Purdy’s warning that risk management has strayed from its purpose, becoming compliance theatre instead of genuine decision support.
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AnalysisManaging fleet risk: why training and data matter more than ever
A new report from SambaSafety highlights how data-driven telematics and driver training can cut fleet collisions and reduce insurance costs, but warns that claims inflation and repair complexity continue to challenge the UK motor market.
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AnalysisSaaS security gaps leave firms exposed to rising attacks
Two new reports warn that organisations are overestimating their SaaS resilience, leaving critical data exposed to loss, disruption and rising cyber threats.
