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Cyberattacks on refrigeration systems disrupt supermarkets across Europe
Hackers have manipulated refrigeration temperatures at supermarkets across Europe, forcing retailers to discard food and exposing security weaknesses in remotely controlled equipment. StrategicRISK examines the disruption and what businesses can do to protect their systems.
Regional spotlight: How El Niño could disrupt Latin America’s supply chains
A strengthening El Niño is bringing drought, flooding and infrastructure stress across Latin America, with agriculture, mining, logistics and energy facing different risks by country and sector.
Case study: How Audemars Piguet prepares for the crisis it cannot predict
Audemars Piguet uses risk appetite, continuity planning and predefined crisis triggers to decide when disruption can be managed operationally and when leadership needs to step in.
From tractors to terminals: why cyber risk is now a core exposure for farming businesses
As farming becomes increasingly digitised, cyber risk is emerging as one of the most under-appreciated threats facing the sector. From automated machinery and connected supply chains to underinsurance and climate volatility, agriculture is evolving into a complex risk environment that challenges traditional assumptions about protection and resilience.
Interview: Five minutes with David Arick, the new president of RIMS
As David Arick begins his new role as RIMS president, StrategicRISK caught up with him to find out about his top priorities for his tenure and how he thinks the profession can evolve to meet the challenges of the future.
Spotlight on: Navigating risks in the food and beverage sector
In an industry where safety is paramount, companies in the food and beverage sector face unique challenges. John Turner, director of crisis management, global claims services business at McLarens explores how firms can tackle the threats
Regulators are cracking down on PFAS and risk managers must plan accordingly
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
Webinar: Climate change risk - it’s time to step up
How do risk managers prepare an adaptation plan in the face of increasing weather extremes?
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?
Keep your eyes and ears open to move the needle on risk culture
EXPERT VIEW Riskonnect’s Claire Hopper has advice on how to build a culture where everyone incorporates risk considerations into everything they do – making sure they are always looking, listening and mitigating for potential problems.
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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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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