Analysis

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Cannabis farms leave landlords facing six-figure repair bills

Cannabis farms are increasingly being found in shops, offices and other rented commercial premises, leaving landlords exposed to fire, water damage, dangerous electrical alterations and lengthy periods of vacancy, Zurich UK warns.

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How warehouse design can amplify lithium-ion battery risk

As lithium-ion battery volumes rise, TT Club says warehouse operators need to rethink storage density, racking, contractual controls and fire protection to stop an isolated failure escalating into a major loss.

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Features

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Spotlight on: Health risks from gases released in lithium-ion battery fires

Fire is not the only danger when lithium‑ion batteries fail. Risk managers now have more data to work with, and the stakes have risen.

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Interviews

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The mediator: Cummins’ risk manager Maggie Sun shares how she’s built bridges between risk philosophy and business needs

Maggie Sun has worked hard to embed risk into the DNA of Cummins, China. She spoke to Trevor Treharne about her latest challenge – finding the balance between mitigating risk and accepting that, sometimes, a little risk is a business necessity.

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Opinion

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Quick guide: How to manage Lithium-ion battery risks

Lithium-Ion batteries pose a significant fire risk for businesses. Adrian Simmonds, practice leader - property risk solutions at QBE Insurance, shares a ten-point checklist to ensure your business is protected

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Expert views

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    Ageing fleets. New solutions

    Facing escalating geopolitical tensions and climate conditions, the maritime industry faces increasing vulnerabilities to disruption. AI and data analytics are stepping in to support future transformation, says Alice Kwok.

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    Asia: The ultimate resilience test

    Asia has powered the global economy, yet disaster preparedness remains its greatest vulnerability. Resilience, not growth alone, will defi ne the future.

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    Parametric insurance: why risk managers are embracing this fast, flexible tool

    Offering speed, flexibility and a way to close protection gaps, parametric insurance is gaining ground as a valuable complement to traditional cover, says Steve Harry, managing director of parametric solutions UK at Marsh Risk Analytics.

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Special reports

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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.

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Ordering the chaos: how to manage connected risks

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.

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Webinars

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Breaking boards’ “don’t ask, don’t tell” risk mindset with objectives-related risk assessments

A panel of thought leaders flag that linking risk management strategies to specific business objectives could prove pivotal in securing leadership investment for risk mitigations outside of compliance tick boxes

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