All articles by Ilonka Oudenampsen
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Analysis
Terrorism risk: making plans for the unthinkable
Why simulating a terrorist incident is one of the toughest challenges in crisis management
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The changing face of terror
Murderous jihadists aren’t the only terrorist threat. Militants on the left and the right are turning to violence too
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Why phishing attacks remain a substantial threat to business
Phishing continues to be a popular attack method for cyber criminals
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Could risk managers fulfil the role of a data protection officer?
The incoming EU General Data Protection Regulation requires many companies to appoint a data protection officer
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Insurers risk losing up to 40% of premium income
Insurance companies will need a greater focus on risk management to survive
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How to comply with the EU data protection regulation
Businesses are not yet ready for GDPR, but these three steps will ensure compliance from an IT perspective
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How digitalisation will shape risk and insurance
Risk managers have an important role to play in supporting top management in understanding the risks and opportunities of digital transformation
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The top risks for French businesses
Cyber and political risk are the main concerns of risk managers at the AMRAE conference
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Many companies failing to fully comply with the Modern Slavery Act
Both disclosure and non-disclosure carry reputational risks for businesses
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Information warfare: the rising threat of state-backed cyber attacks
The high level of engineering behind nation-sponsored hacks makes it hard for businesses to protect themselves
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Why gender diversity in risk management is only slowly improving
Progress is slow, but the future looks promising as younger generations have a higher percentage of women
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Blockchain could make insurers redundant
The new technology can be used to automate insurance solutions and bypass third parties
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How technology can improve supply chains
Technological advances are enabling even the smallest of companies to better manage their supply chain
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‘CROs should be allowed to be involved in risk taking activities’
At times, CROs should be able to move more to the frontline, Willis Towers Watson says
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Creating the right business environment for innovation
Companies need to invest time and money into creating a culture that supports innovation
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Zika unlikely to have major consequences for business
The mosquito-borne disease is unlikely to cause severe business interruption
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Panama Papers demonstrate the rise of the digital whistleblower
Modern technology has enabled history’s biggest data leak – the revelation of 11.5 million files containing information about the secret offshore accounts of wealthy individuals. Smart technologies and the internet have changed the nature of whistleblowing by making the leaking of information much easier and faster
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Analysis
Can the EU be blamed for failing to address the migrant crisis?
Fingers are being pointed at the European Union for failing to resolve the EU migrant crisis and political tensions are rife across the continent. Two experts – David Lea, senior Europe analysts at Control Risks and Laurence Allen, senior manager, Latin America and Caribbean at IHS – speak exclusively to ...
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New law to reveal significant gender pay gap within the insurance sector
The UK Gender Pay Reporting Regulations will force insurers to publish pay information by gender, making public any disparities in pay and confirming a lack of women in senior roles