Opinion
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OpinionSR Q4 2023: It won’t be lonely this Christmas
The risk manager can be something of a lone wolf in an organisation – operating alone, often misunderstood. Thankfully, risk managers know where to find each other. Here’s to another year of collaborating, supporting and learning from our fellow loners.
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OpinionHow risk managers can prepare for the imminent Consumer Duty deadline
Risk functions need to integrate consumer duty requirements into their frameworks and day-to-day routines. Ryan Knapton, ERM implementation project manager at Protecht explores how this can be achieved.
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OpinionHow SME risk managers can prevent business insurance claims
Danial Cummins, general manager of SafetyCulture Care in Australia, discusses practical tips for SMEs to help reduce their physical risks and improve the safety of their frontline workers.
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OpinionPost COVID-19 risk management needs more granularity
How the heightened and complex risk landscape will test the creativity of insurers and risk managers
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OpinionMinimising the risk of thermal runaway in renewable batteries
With modern applications of lithium-ion batteries relatively new, we’re just beginning to understand the implications of thermal runaway
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OpinionThe great geopolitical repositioning
In 2022, the world will start to spin differently thanks to a new global geopolitical order
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OpinionThe cost of a sustainable supply chain
How sustainability initiatives within the full lifecycle of goods and services benefits the bottom line and enhances reputations
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OpinionWarehouse risks in an age of e-commerce
How a surge in demand for warehouse storage may leave firms exposed to facilities which rely on sub-standard levels of risk protection
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OpinionUnpicking the Greensill collapse
Did fintech superstardom enable the Greensill collapse and fallout and could it all have been prevented?
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OpinionUnderstanding terrorism-related NDBI
Is it possible to identify the relative ‘attractiveness’ of different terrorism targets based on current datasets?
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OpinionHow risk and insurance supports sustainability
Energy companies need partners and advisors that can help them make the move to a renewable future
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OpinionTen ways to encourage a safe return to work
Even with government regulations in place however, it will be up to you to go above and beyond for your employees and create an office environment that is safe, hygiene-focused, and considerate of mental health needs
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OpinionSME guide: The knowns and unknowns of risk and opportunity - part one
In the first of a four-part series, risk consultant Bill Freeman addresses the SME risk knowledge gap
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OpinionLockton poaches three from JLT to boost its financial risk unit
Broker expands this division with new appoints to its international management liability team
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OpinionRisk management no longer stifles business innovation
Risk managers are increasingly seen as key players in driving business innovation, but they face challenges in adopting an innovative approach
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OpinionProfile: Kathryn Wallin, risk manager at Marriott
After a meteoric rise, the risk manager for Marriott is spearheading plans to re-energise an ageing profession
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OpinionAsia editor's opinion: Political risks in Thailand leave corporates in limbo
Asia editor Sean Mooney on why the political turmoil in Thailand shows no signs of improvement and threatens to further hamper the country’s economic growth
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OpinionWillis Ltd appoints David Martin as chief executive
David Martin replaces Steve Hearn as chief executive, with the latter continuing to serve as chairman and chief executive of Willis Global
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OpinionOpinion: Future boards will focus on uncertainty rather than risk
“Boards will have to cope with uncertainty, leaving executives to focus on operational risks” says corporate governance and board development consultant Bob Garratt
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OpinionOpinion: When the pressure to cut costs comes on, the temptation to cut corners grows’
Manufacturers and suppliers are under increasing pressures to source and provide cheaper goods
