Sector Risks
Manufacturing
Airmic 2025: The truth about lithium-ion battery risks and how to manage them
Electric vehicles may be the spark, but lithium-ion battery risks run deeper. At Airmic 2025, Marsh’s Alistair Schuberth gave a briefing on what risk managers need to know
Case study: using technology to eliminate spreadsheets and improve risk processes
Engineering firm Aveng Group was struggling with its enterprise risk and opportunity management, as Excel spreadsheets were leading to inefficiencies, errors and poor data visibility. Jack McCardel explains how they used Power Platform to make the process more streamlined and insightful.
How a major European petrochemical firm de-risked its ethylene cracking expansion
Managing the risk of a major ethylene cracking expansion program is not for the faint-hearted. GleeYM program and risk management consultant Yasir Masood explores the proactive strategies that mitigated a multitude of challenges, from safety to supply chain delays and special permits.
Case study: how packing provider DS Smith is tackling cyber risk head on
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.
Case study: How FORVIA Faurecia is using AI to reduce insurance premiums
Calculating insured values traditionally demands a huge number of specialist man-hours. Michel Josset outlines how automotive technology leader FORVIA Faurecia is now using the powers of AI to crunch a lot more data, getting them where they need to be in half the time.
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.
Interview: how to become a modern risk manager
Risk managers of the future must be experts across multiple disciplines. Sanjeev Marwaha, a senior risk director in the sustainable technology industry, shares his top strategies for adapting to the new world of risk
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.
Lost in transit: how to minimise project cargo risks
Global crises are pushing already beleaguered shipping companies to choose between diversions that cause significant delays, or to embark on journeys that could prove disasterous. How can organisations protect their precious Project Cargo?
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
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?
Captivating propositions
Why more companies are turning to captives to reduce the cost of risk and to fill gaps in their coverage
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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