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Opinion
Opinion: Why unconventional industries require an innovative approach to risk and insurance
Unconventional industries like 3D printing, space mining, and cryptocurrency may find it difficult to access traditional insurance. A hybrid approach can help, says Randy Sadler, a risk management expert and captive insurance manager at CIC Services
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Special Reports
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
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Opinion
Everything risk managers need to know about the European Union’s Digital Services Act
Tackling illegal content is a multifaceted aspect of risk management. Ana Jankov, Letícia Tavares and Jamie Bomford, FTI Consulting explore the steps that risk professionals must take to ensure compliance with the EU’s Digital Services Act
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Opinion
Editor's opinion: ‘Finding a workable solution to global wealth inequality is a long-term challenge’
Mike Jones says a failure to tackle the disproportionate sharing of global wealth could be damaging for businesses and nations
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Opinion
Editor's opinion: a legacy to be proud of − FERMA at 40
As leaders of Europe’s risk community congregate in Brussels to celebrate the association’s 40th anniversary, editor Mike Jones considers FERMA’s journey until now and beyond
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Opinion
'The worst crime for a risk manager will be to be caught asleep at the wheel’
Asia editor Sean Mooney on the potential challenges and opportunities likely to arise after the ASEAN Economic Community officially comes into existence
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Opinion
Asia editor's opinion: Australian firms and insurers must rethink supply chain issues
Sean Mooney on why Australia needs to address mounting supply chain issues, or face dire consequences
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Opinion
Editor's opinion: ‘Political risks have brought an added sense of wariness to business travel’
Editor Mike Jones on the scope of risks faced by business travellers and the increasing significance of an effective travel risk assessment
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Opinion
Inga Beale: “Being more diverse is good for business”
Lloyd’s first-ever female chief executive tells her story of reaching the top and why diversity is important for the industry
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Opinion
Editor's opinion: events of the past six months threaten to redefine how we perceive risk
“The speed of recent events – from the disappearance of MH370 to emergence of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has made it harder to join the dots and assess the impact”
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Opinion
Asia editor's opinion: Malaysia Airlines must rebuild from the ground up
Asia editor Sean Mooney on the reputational challenge facing Malaysia Airlines and wider political implications of the MH17 crisis
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Opinion
Legal focus: construction risks in MENA
The MENA region has become a land of opportunity for construction projects, but those undertaking business there should be aware of certain legal specificities
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Opinion
Islamic State tests corporate resilience
Business continuity and internal resilience structures of firms in Iraq or neighbouring countries face a challenge from the terrorist group
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Opinion
Lockton poaches three from JLT to boost its financial risk unit
Broker expands this division with new appoints to its international management liability team
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Opinion
Risk management no longer stifles business innovation
Risk managers are increasingly seen as key players in driving business innovation, but they face challenges in adopting an innovative approach
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Features
Heightened cyber risks demand strategic focus
Accepting the eventuality of a cyber attack or breach is the first step, risk managers must then find a way to implement an efficient strategy throughout the company
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Features
Innovative solutions to managing risk
It is vital that companies innovate and, in a rapidly changing world, the role of the risk manager is taking on a new urgency
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Opinion
Profile: Kathryn Wallin, risk manager at Marriott
After a meteoric rise, the risk manager for Marriott is spearheading plans to re-energise an ageing profession
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Features
Beazley’s space odyssey
The insurer’s head of space underwriting speaks to StrategicRISK about starting a space division from scratch in a difficult marketplace
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Opinion
Editor's opinion: 'For too long, the EU’s lawmakers have been a law unto themselves.’
Mike Jones on the widespread dissillusionment towards the EU, evidenced by the emerging support for far-right parties across Europe