Analysis

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Insolvency and cargo theft pressures reshape supply chain risk

Counterparty failure and organised cargo crime are converging across freight networks. For corporates dependent on global logistics, the issue is not only whether goods move, but who bears the cost when they do not.

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Safety under strain: how digital ambition is outpacing operational reality in Australian workplaces

Despite significant investment in digital systems and AI, new Australian research suggests safety performance is being undermined by reporting friction, weak enforcement and uneven adoption. The challenge for leaders is not more tools, but closing the gap between strategy and frontline reality.

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Features

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Spotlight on: risk management strategies to tackle Lithium-ion battery fire threats

The growing risks from the increased use of lithium-ion batteries across the world has left employers, manufacturers, transport hubs and regulators urgently seeking solutions.

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Interviews

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The historian: Dirk Wegener shares the lessons he’s learnt in over 20 years of risk management

Dirk Wegener is stepping down as president of FERMA. After more than two decades in risk management, he has seen it all. Here he reflects on the world-changing events that altered the way we think about resilience forever.

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Opinion

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Quick guide: How to manage Lithium-ion battery risks

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

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Special reports

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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?

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Special report: metals and mining risks

When Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) commits to a market, it thinks long term – and the evolving and sometimes volatile metals and mining sectors are no exception. Matthew Gooda, underwriting manager for metals and mining, shares his insights on these complex, large-scale industries.

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Expert Views

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Building a forever business: BHSI’s European growth strategies

Since 2016, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has taken a measured, disciplined approach to building its presence and product lines across Europe. Alessandro Cerase, Head of Europe at BHSI, shares the company’s latest advances and future plans in the region.

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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?

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Webinars

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From silos to strategy: how boards are rethinking risk

Webinar: With boards more engaged, our next mission is clear: offer a wide-angle lens on how risks interact, and why risk management and opportunity can co-exist. Our panellists share candid insights on how to turn silos into the strategies a board wants to see.

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