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Heathrow’s fire was a wake-up call – here’s what risk managers must learn
The March 2025 substation fire that grounded Heathrow Airport for more than 16 hours disrupted over 270,000 passenger journeys and exposed systemic weaknesses across the UK’s critical infrastructure. StrategicRISK speaks to seven senior experts to explore what went wrong – and how to prepare for what’s next.
No time for digital downtime
Data centres are the unseen powerhouses of our digital world – but AI is pushing their operational limits. Adrian Oxley explains how, by designing policies that reflect engineering realities and specific needs during and after construction, FM can help data centres remain resilient as demand surges.
Cyber reputation risks can wipe out over a quarter of shareholder value
Malware and ransomware attacks emerged as the most reputationally damaging, accounting for 60% of reputation risk events while making up only 45% of total cyber incidents analysed.
Airmic 2025: AI will demand new skills from risk managers and underwriters
Risk professionals and insurers must upskill urgently to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence and avoid being left behind, experts told the Airmic conference.
No time for digital downtime
Data centres are the unseen powerhouses of our digital world – but AI is pushing their operational limits. Adrian Oxley explains how, by designing policies that reflect engineering realities and specific needs during and after construction, FM can help data centres remain resilient as demand surges.
Airmic 2025: Five lessons for risk managers from Charles Hecker
At Airmic, geopolitical expert Charles Hecker urged risk managers to abandon outdated assumptions and prepare for a world defined by constant disruption
Business urge governments across the globe to accelerate energy transition plans
New landmark report shows businesses are prepared to relocate if governments fail to prioritise energy transition plans. Here’s what risk managers need to know
Five actions risk managers can take now to manage nature risks
The world is experiencing a nature crisis, and a new report aims to help businesses deal with the emergency. We analyse the key takeaways for risk managers
Airmic 2025: A geopolitics survival guide for risk managers
At the Airmic conference, an expert panel dissected today’s geopolitical and economic turmoil, urging risk managers to adapt their strategies for an era of chronic disruption.
Airmic 2025: US in fiscal cliff danger as global economic risk rises
As Trump doubles down on tariffs and deficit spending, Robert Peston warns the US is heading for fiscal crisis – and Europe must seize the moment.
WTW report: Dealmakers expect M&A rebound
HR teams risk being left behind if dealmakers’ bullishness about a wave of merger activity comes to pass, according to a new study from Willis.
How narcissistic CEOs influence risk - and what to do about it
Narcissistic CEOs don’t just lead - they steer entire organisations into bold, and sometimes perilous, territory.
Workplace stress linked to job insecurity must be addressed, says APA
Employers must tackle rising workplace stress driven by job insecurity, the American Psychological Association has warned, as new research links policy changes and economic uncertainty to poor mental health and organisational risk.
Risk tool spotlight: using benefits to better manage people risk
An unhappy workforce is a dangerous workforce, as stressed employees are more prone to mistakes, ethical lapses or just moving on. But while they can’t fix a poor culture, working with HR to enhance employee benefits can signifi cantly boost wellbeing, and lower your people risk.
Polycrisis pressures force a strategic rethink of risk management
As businesses grapple with a complex web of threats, Inverto’s latest study reveals a shift toward structural risk management, yet many still lag in digital readiness. From AI gaps to supply chain overexposure, the report urges firms to act now or risk falling behind.
Supply chain risks deepen as cyber, complexity and board concerns rise
New research from WTW reveals how global firms are moving from disruption response to long-term resilience planning, yet many still lack visibility, control and fit-for-purpose cover.
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