Risk Type
Geopolitical Risk
Scenario analysis: What risk managers need to know about a Strait of Hormuz shutdown
With Iran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, risk managers face a range of escalating scenarios. Here, we explore four potential outcomes, their implications for energy prices, supply chains, and insurance, and the steps businesses must take now to stay ahead of the threat.
Political polarisation reaches record highs - what it means for risk managers
As polarisation reaches record highs, risk leaders are urged to prepare for rising violence, policy instability and reputational threats. Here’s how you can mitigate the threats
Case study: navigating crisis – how WTW managed the Russia–Ukraine conflict
When the Russia–Ukraine conflict erupted, WTW faced critical decisions about safeguarding staff, protecting clients, and maintaining its global reputation. Pamela Thomson-Hall reveals how the firm navigated the geopolitical crisis at pace, and the leadership lessons learned under fire.
Country spotlight: managing the delicate balance of risks facing Singapore
Singapore’s fast-moving economy is a model of innovation – but the city state faces intensifying risks, from cyber threats to geopolitical tensions, an ageing workforce and climate change. Can it steady its desire for transformation against the need for resilience?
The cool head: Deutsche Bank’s Ramesh Gopal on his risk management journey and how to keep a cool head
Deutsche Bank’s Ramesh Gopal doesn’t let volatility get to him, even when managing a risk region that includes Russia, Ukraine and Israel. Here he discusses his ‘keep calm and carry on’ mentality, and why Dubai is the perfect centre point for global business.
How to use geostrategic intelligence to protect your business from geopolitical instability
Growing political risks are forcing risk owners and managers to rethink their approach to geostrategic intelligence, writes Henry Wilkinson, chief intelligence officer at Dragonfly
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.
How global programmes can integrate with ERM philosophies leading to better risk management
Expert view: Against the backdrop of global supply chain disruption, geopolitical tension and escalating cyber threats, CROs must embrace centralised decision-making and enterprise risk management strategies. Global programmes can help, says AXA XL’s Ms Shiwei Jin
Facing into risk: Interconnected threats demand a smarter, faster response from risk managers
AXA XL is enabling businesses to tackle everything from natural disasters to cyber threats with smarter tools, clearer insights and joined-up strategies between risk managers and insurers.
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?
The boardroom of the future: elevating risk to a strategic priority
As risks grow in complexity—spanning cybersecurity threats, ESG considerations, and geopolitical uncertainties—boards and executive teams are elevating risk management to the forefront of corporate strategy.
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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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