South Caernarfon Creameries is an important employer in its region of Wales, however the business faced significant flood risk as a result of the river Afon Erch. Here’s how the sensors were used to mitigate the threats
New research shows world’s most climate vulnerable countries could lose over 100% of GDP in 2024 from disasters that are insurable
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
Former pharma risk manager and current P.E. integrated risk leader at Sigma7, Andrew Tait, looks at how reshoring changes the exposures faced by manufacturing companies in the US, and what global lessons can be learnt
Will insurers swipe right on covering dating apps’ unique risks? Chantal Kapani explores the threat landscape and the options for businesses looking for cover.
Easy to produce, hard to stop. Risk managers must monitor and be prepared to act quickly when fake news claims target their business
As new projects and construction in the renewables sector ramps up, firms need a high concentration of risk management, insurance and claims expertise to prepare for an inevitable increase in losses
Schools are facing new construction risks as a consequence of the drive for more sustainable building methods. Here’s what risk managers need to know
New research shows that pre-installing this technology is more cost-effective, saving wind developers and owner-operators at least $300k and up to $11m.
Geopolitical risks continue to be an increasing threat to business and risk managers need to put in place systems that allow them to identify those risks, before it’s too late
Venture capital firms must integrate ERM into their core strategies, to achieve better insight and control, says Volkan Can, enterprise risk manager of a global building materials company, and board member of ERMA, Turkey
UK financial services businesses must implement robust governance frameworks to tackle the growing risks created by disruptive technology
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.
As data shows that recalls are increasing across food, consumer products and automotive, we look at what risk managers can learn from the past and how to minimise the threats for the future
With cyber attacks on the public sector increasing in scale and volume, how can risk managers adopt an active model of cyber insurance
The effects of PFAS chemicals are yet to be seen as health problems slowly come to light. BHSI’s Javier Villalba, explores the litigation landscape risk managers are facing
Experienced staff lost during pandemic cuts are proving hard to replace, impacting both profitability and safety in the aviation sector, writes Dele Fajimolu, senior executive, technical underwriting at the Lloyd’s Market Association
Recent high-profile air turbulence events highlight broader, long-term climate risks
Companies are protecting their supply chain by diversifying beyond China and Southeast Asia is cashing in
Risk managers must prepare for an escalation in the trade war between the US and China and the implications it would have for business operations
L’Oréal Groupe, a company known for its attention to sustainability and resilience, isn’t resting on its laurels when it comes to assessing climate-related risks and building an adaptation strategy to address them.
Many have rung the death knell for retail over the years, but the sector isn’t dying – it’s just changing. Retail risk managers have their hands full, managing disruptors like AI integration and the next generations’ consumer habits, alongside supply chain issues and loss prevention. Trevor Treharne reports.
Innovation in the marine and cargo classes is sorely needed to help this sector weather oncoming challenges – but will conversations at IUMI conference garner insurer support?
As CEO of shipping giant Maersk says that supply chains are at breaking point, here’s how ports are responding and what risk managers can expect