Insurance is more important than ever to help businesses manage escalating risks, says Andrew Horton, group chief executive officer at QBE. However, to do this successfully, he argues that insurance companies must prioritise consistency
As the finish line looms in what has been a very long race, FERMA’s head of EU affairs, Charles Low, considers the captive market impact of the Solvency II agreement reached by the European Parliament and Council.
Packaging provider DS Smith recognises that cyber is a dynamic risk that demands ongoing evaluation – and traditional insurance modelling wasn’t delivering the goods. A new partnership offers innovative, proactive solutions that mean the difference between merely transferring risk and actually preventing loss. Sara Benwell reports.
Katoen Natie survived the pandemic by securing NDBI cover through its captive – something thought to be a near-impossible task. Chief risk officer Carl Leeman explains how he did it, and why he won’t stop pushing to test his captive’s potential.
Following the conclusion of the two-year Medellín Tripartite Project in Colombia, the risk industry team involved reflects on the project’s outcome, the challenges they overcame, and how the knowledge they gained on the way can help future resilience programmes
Will insurers swipe right on covering dating apps’ unique risks? Chantal Kapani explores the threat landscape and the options for businesses looking for cover.
Six months into her tenure as Airmic chair, Angela Iannetta reflects on how the risk profession has evolved to meet the new challenges it faces. To attract the best talent, we must loudly champion a role that has never been more important.
Local authorities are reassessing their risks, however, an increased focus on self-insurance creates new exposures to manage, says Gordon Winstanley, public sector lead at McLarens
The race to tackle climate-related risks is on, and many businesses know what they need to do. But how can they overcome barriers and get the support needed to really make a difference?
Getting to grips with interconnectedness means identifying the intricate links between the threats we face, then mapping, understanding and preparing for them. Our webinar sought to untangle this complex issue. Sara Benwell reports back.
As risk managers gather in Madrid for the FERMA Forum, Xavier Veyry, chief executive officer for APAC and Europe at AXA XL, sets out how the insurer is working hard to meet the needs of its large commercial clients in Europe.
Risk managers and the businesses they work for must stop thinking of people-related threats as someone else’s problem, says Howden Employee Benefits’ Mark Ramsook.
The go-live date for the European Union’s wide-ranging DORA is rapidly approaching. But is the financial sector ready for it? Are company silos that need breaking down really being dismantled? This month’s webinar dived straight into this complex area,
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Medium-sized enterprises (MSEs) play a vital role in our economy. However, these companies face unique challenges when it comes to risk management, particularly in dealing with natural catastrophes such as storms, flooding, or earthquakes.