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Analysis

Risk managers must beware sacrificing cyber coverage for premium

Working with an insurance partner that understands your business likely to deliver the best outcomes, says Nick Barker head of insurance broker Gallagher’s Specialty Cyber Practice, but too many companies are opting for price cuts over breadth of cover

FERMA 2024: Systemic cyber risk in the spotlight

Learning lessons from a cyber attack that rocked businesses across the globe

Can risk prevention mitigate against the increase in cyber attacks on the public sector?
C-suite must rethink its approach to cyber threats and ransomware attacks increase

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Case Studies

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.

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Features

Research shows that prevention works when it comes to ransomware attacks

Just two years ago, ransomware was crippling organisations to the tune of millions of dollars. Today, risk management can cautiously celebrate, having reduced the severity and number of claims. But with a new wave of attacks likely around the corner, it’s not quite game over.

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Interviews

FERMA: the industry needs better collaboration to manage cyber threats

European risk and insurance industry calls for greater collaboration on cyber risk, and highlights the need for coordination between all stakeholders on solutions for evolving cyber risks

Ransomware is a ‘potential wrecking ball’ for businesses

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Opinion

Risk guide: how to demonstrate the ROI of cyber security spending

Anthony Quinn, CEO of Acumen Cyber, shares how risk and security professionals can demonstrate the value of cyber security investments, to justify budgets and get continued c-suite support

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Special reports

Spotlight on: the risks facing the global retail sector

Many have rung the death knell for retail over the years, but the sector isn’t dying – it’s just changing. Retail risk managers have their hands full, managing disruptors like AI integration and the next generations’ consumer habits, alongside supply chain issues and loss prevention. Trevor Treharne reports.

Ordering the chaos: how to manage connected risks

Getting to grips with interconnectedness means identifying the intricate links between the threats we face, then mapping, understanding and preparing for them. Our webinar sought to untangle this complex issue. Sara Benwell reports back.

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Expert Views

How AXA XL is helping its European clients do more

As risk managers gather in Madrid for the FERMA Forum, Xavier Veyry, chief executive officer for APAC and Europe at AXA XL, sets out how the insurer is working hard to meet the needs of its large commercial clients in Europe.

Tomorrow’s customer expectations today

The combination of a more intense and volatile risk environment coupled with more stringent regulatory demands, means that businesses must be able to analyse and understand their claims data, says Wayne Brand, head of corporate client practice at Crawford & Company

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Webinars

The countdown to DORA: how businesses can prepare

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,