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“This is a warning shot”: what businesses must learn from Tesla’s ESG crisis

Swedish insurance and pension group Folksam’s decision to divest its $160million holdings in Tesla is a warning shot to the wider business community, take ESG seriously, or face the consequences

The mentor: The risk skills that Sequoia CRO Kristen Peed is determined to pass on to the next generation

On her rise from one-time chicken pot pie seller to Sequoia’s chief risk o cer, Kristen Peed learned a lot about opportunity, strategy and communicating. As RIMS president and director, she is passionate about using these to guide the next generation.

US employers must tackle heat risks - despite regulatory halt

Safety experts warn that employers must still manage workplace conditions during extreme temperatures, despite Trump’s administration freeze. Here’s what businesses need to know

SR Q1 2025: Risk management – a kind of magic

I’m sure organisations would love to wave a wand and eliminate the latest geopolitical tension, cyberattack threat or supply chain disruption. But instead they have risk managers, who weave their own magic spells to navigate their businesses past the perils that lurk around every corner

Scenario analysis: What risk managers need to know about Trump’s tariffs

Trump’s so-called “flexibility” on tariffs — marked by delays and shifting targets — has plunged global trade into uncertainty, forcing risk managers to brace for every scenario.

Regulation watch: Unpicking the impact of third-party litigation funding on organisations

Businesses are facing more lengthy and costly lawsuits due to the rise in nuclear verdicts and third-party litigation funding. Legislative action is needed, says RIMS’ public policy committee chair Lynn Haley Pilarski.

CEO murder could signal growing risks for executives

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson highlights the possibility of rising threats against executives, prompting organisations to reassess their security strategies

Case study: how Solvay managed the emotional impacts of splitting its business

When Brussels-based chemicals business Solvay sought to separate its operations into two distinct entities, little did it know that the biggest challenge would be managing the emotional side of the split. Insurance and prevention director Sonia Cambier spoke to Jon Guy.

Rethinking risk for a new era

Simona Covaliu, Chief Risk Officer at PayU GPO explores how risk management must evolve to tackle to the new world of emerging risks

Spotlight on: California wildfire risks and how to protect employees and ensure business continuity

As wildfires spread across California, Strategic Risk explores the steps risk managers can take to safeguard their employees and ensure business continuity

WEF global risk report: Businesses face escalating environmental, geopolitical, social, and technology challenges

War risk is the biggest immediate fear, endangering stability and progress, while technology and the environment loom large and dominate medium- to long-term concerns, according to the 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Report 2025.

Special report: People risk

Poor people management can have a profound effect on a business – hitting productivity, innovation and morale. More attention must be given to the roots of people risk if we don’t want the talent to run dry.

How risk managers can tackle growing sanctions risks

The complexity and magnitude of international sanctions now demands vigilance on a new scale. Smaller businesses may not have the ready resources to tackle the issue, but the laws won’t make exceptions. So what practical steps can you take to stay safe?

SR Q4 2024: A resolution for change

Closing out another rollercoaster year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and not exactly brimming with cheer. But risk managers are tougher than that. We continue to prove that this industry is the place for resilience, innovation and e ecting real change. Bring on 2025

Are you ready for round two? What we know about Trump’s second term so far

As Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, risk managers are trying to predict what upheaval awaits. Expect regulatory rollbacks, a return to his controversial approach to international relations, and an ‘America First’ economic approach that may put global trade in a tailspin.

Risk managers at large organisations face escalating cyber risks, warns Moody’s

Better cyber controls means that criminals are targeting larger organisations looking to exploit complex networks with overlooked network vulnerabilities, and systems that are more difficult to secure.

Case study: How G4S successfully switched international programmes provider in the quest for better service

For a company like G4S, a world-leading integrated security business operating in more than 90 countries, implementing a global programme that meets all your needs is no easy task. It’s a good thing changing provider to RSA proved to be a journey worth making.

Spotlight on: greenwashing risks and how to avoid them

There is huge pressure for companies to present an environmentally friendly image but consumers, regulators and law courts are now quick to silence greenwashing. So, if you plan to shout about your green credentials, make sure you have the data to back up your claims.

How risk managers can respond to Hurricane Milton

Milton is anticipated to bring powerful winds, heavy rain and catastrophic and life-threatening storm surge to many parts of central and south Florida. Here’s how risk managers can protect impacted businesses

Risk briefing: learning lessons from the US port strike

The strikes highlighted the need for risk managers to have better levels of information on the impact of developing risks across the world