Weaving its way through and near UK floodplains, the high-speed rail project has demanded flood mitigation that’s built into the public planning from day one. This has been combined with private investment in tech solutions that can proactively respond to alerts. Trevor Treharne reports.
Milton is anticipated to bring powerful winds, heavy rain and catastrophic and life-threatening storm surge to many parts of central and south Florida. Here’s how risk managers can protect impacted businesses
Better cyber controls means that criminals are targeting larger organisations looking to exploit complex networks with overlooked network vulnerabilities, and systems that are more difficult to secure.
Howden has estimated firms can reduce the cost of cyber-attack by up to 75% (£30bn) by implementing simple cyber security basics more widely.
Against the backdrop of concerns that more risks are becoming insurable, Aon’s Michelle Mason discusses how risk managers - and their insurance partners - must adapt
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
As her organisation prepares for its first CSRD disclosure, Dedalus Group’s Valentina Paduano talks us through their step-by-step process, and the opportunities she sees for risk management to make a valuable contribution.
When it comes to embedding climate threats into organisational risk management strategies, progress is being made. Slowly. But, as our 2024 climate change survey finds, the fight for resources continues.
Closing out another rollercoaster year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and not exactly brimming with cheer. But risk managers are tougher than that. We continue to prove that this industry is the place for resilience, innovation and e ecting real change. Bring on 2025
As Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, risk managers are trying to predict what upheaval awaits. Expect regulatory rollbacks, a return to his controversial approach to international relations, and an ‘America First’ economic approach that may put global trade in a tailspin.
One of Brussels’ beloved acronyms, 2016’s NIS was due an update. NIS2 aims to increase cybersecurity for operators of critical infrastructure in today’s digital landscape. Risk management processes will be central to its requirements, says FERMA’s Charles Low.
The go-live date for the European Union’s wide-ranging DORA is rapidly approaching. But is the financial sector ready for it? Are company silos that need breaking down really being dismantled? This month’s webinar dived straight into this complex area,
Experts are warning that the rising severity and frequency of climate driven events are having an impact on mental health, which is not being recognised by businesses and risk managers.
Geopolitical instability is making executive travel more risky, but RSA and Healix are taking an innovative approach to supporting their customers. Here are their tips for reducing risks and continuing with business as normal
Electric vehicle battery fires in South Korea raised public fears and sparked geopolitical tensions over supply chain risks. Here’s what risk managers can learn
Companies are protecting their supply chain by diversifying beyond China and Southeast Asia is cashing in