Risk Type
Supply Chain 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.
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.
Case study: How Lendlease put people front and centre during the Fukushima nuclear accident and earthquake
The 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident and preceding earthquake and tsunami devastated the region in a matter of hours. Managing Lendlease’s risk response from the region, Kevin Bates describes putting a pause on other business concerns to focus on what mattered most – people.
Case study: How Sandvik put its supply chain to the ultimate test
Relying on links across 150 countries to produce a very specific, high-quality product, Swedish engineering firm Sandvik’s supply chain is more high risk than most. Sara Benwell reports on how the company set out to uncover exactly how it would respond to disruption.
Case study: why risk management must focus on people not plants
Adrian Clements describes his experience ensuring just-in-time manufacturing continued to meet its deadlines, despite multiple severe weather threats faced by plants within the supply chain
Country spotlight: key risks for businesses operating in Japan - and how to manage them
The Japanese proverb ‘fall down seven times, stand up eight’ says much about a country under constant pressure to build resilience against a litany of risks. In the face of earthquakes, an aging workforce and supply chain instability, Japan approaches its challenges with creativity and fortitude.
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 improve management of supply chains risks – and reap rewards
As regulatory demands and global risks escalate, Enrico Aresu of Moody’s explains how manufacturers can navigate complexity, mitigate threats, and turn supply chain risk management into a source of resilience and competitive edge.
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
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
Managing the modern supply chain
The growing complexity of global trade networks makes managing supply chain risks more critical than ever.
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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