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Why net zero progress is stalling – and what risk leaders must do next
Many organisations are struggling to turn climate ambition into meaningful action. This exclusive video explores what is really holding businesses back - and what risk leaders can do to regain momentum.
Dovetail policy wordings are a key concern for risk managers in combating increasingly fragmented yet interconnected risk landscape
Alongside tailored risk transfer, captive creation is booming in preparation for the next hard insurance market cycle, says insurer’s global and specialty director
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Airmic 2026: Russell calls for new approach to uninsured balance sheet risks
Suki Basi says insurers, risk managers and corporates need to work together to develop data-led risk transfer solutions for complex balance sheet exposures.
Airmic 2026: Employee benefits at the forefront of new UK captive regime structure could prove to be domicile ‘differentiator’
Trade body says employee benefits inclusion in UK captive regime is a ‘big ask’ because it demonstrates that the domicile is ‘really serious about understanding what captives are [and] understanding the value that captives bring to organisations’
How parametric insurance is building resilience from Mexico to Malawi
This alternative insurance is a vital tool for risk managers worldwide needing fast liquidity and more certainty in the face of climate volatility. A report from Generali, in partnership with the UNDP’s Insurance and Risk Finance Facility, shows how governments, businesses and critical services are building resilience in these high-risk ...
Risk-!n case study: Inside Sonepar’s mutual model for cyber resilience
As cyber threats escalate and insurance markets tighten, a group of major corporates—including Sonepar—are using a mutual captive model to share risk, intelligence and resilience strategies.
Case study: how packing provider DS Smith is tackling cyber risk head on
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.
Commercial collaboration: How can insurers stay relevant as captives grow in the UK?
As captive arrangements become more popular in the UK, insurers, brokers and regulators are considering how these models can help corporates tackle emerging and complex risks. But as the risk retention versus transfer conversation evolves, how can insurers tap into captives to remain relevant and support their underwriting?
Dovetail policy wordings are a key concern for risk managers in combating increasingly fragmented yet interconnected risk landscape
Alongside tailored risk transfer, captive creation is booming in preparation for the next hard insurance market cycle, says insurer’s global and specialty director
UK local authorities are rethinking their insurance approach - but risks abound
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
SR:500 survey results: Risk managers push for earlier influence as threats accelerate
The SR:500 Emerging Risks survey reveals a landscape dominated by accelerating and interconnected threats. Against this backdrop, risk management must be embedded earlier in decision making to strengthen resilience.
Inside the hidden vulnerabilities weakening global data centre resilience
Data centres are at the heart of the digital economy, but rapid growth, energy constraints and evolving risks are testing their resilience. At an SR:500 event in partnership with FM, experts discussed the challenges facing the sector and how risk managers are responding.
Why net zero progress is stalling – and what risk leaders must do next
Many organisations are struggling to turn climate ambition into meaningful action. This exclusive video explores what is really holding businesses back - and what risk leaders can do to regain momentum.
Building a forever business: BHSI’s European growth strategies
Since 2016, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has taken a measured, disciplined approach to building its presence and product lines across Europe. Alessandro Cerase, Head of Europe at BHSI, shares the company’s latest advances and future plans in the region.
Video: Strengthening GRC Under Evolving Regulatory Expectations
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Why risk managers are turning to parametrics to solve operational challenges
As nat cats grow more severe, insurance gaps are widening - but parametric solutions might hold the key to resilience, says Dianna Nelson, a senior structurer at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
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