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Analysis

WEF global risk report: Businesses face escalating environmental, geopolitical, social, and technology challenges

War risk is the biggest immediate fear, endangering stability and progress, while technology and the environment loom large and dominate medium- to long-term concerns, according to the 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Report 2025.

Climate, technology and geopolitics lead 2025 risks – Beazley CEO

Three overarching key risk areas emerged from Beazley’s ‘Risk & Resilience Predictions for 2025’, the re/insurer’s CEO, Adrian Cox revealed.

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Case studies

Case study: Dedalus Group’s CRO explains how the company is tackling CSRD disclosures
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.
Case study: How Prysmian is integrating TCFD reporting into its ERM framework
A producer of cables for the energy and telecoms sector, Prysmian is embedded in the green transition. Internally too, climate risk is a central concern, says CRO Alessandro De Felice, as it continually develops new ways to integrate TCFD reporting into its ERM framework.
Case study: How FORVIA Faurecia is using AI to reduce insurance premiums
Calculating insured values traditionally demands a huge number of specialist man-hours. Michel Josset outlines how automotive technology leader FORVIA Faurecia is now using the powers of AI to crunch a lot more data, getting them where they need to be in half the time.

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Features

Spotlight on: California wildfire risks and how to protect employees and ensure business continuity

As wildfires spread across California, Strategic Risk explores the steps risk managers can take to safeguard their employees and ensure business continuity

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Interviews

Interview: how to become a modern risk manager

Risk managers of the future must be experts across multiple disciplines. Sanjeev Marwaha, a senior risk director in the sustainable technology industry, shares his top strategies for adapting to the new world of risk

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Opinion

Cyber risk is the highest ‘fear factor’ for c-suites - how businesses should respond

Patrick Davis, director of corporate secretarial services at LawDeb, explores how boards can promote excellent standards of governance around cyber and ESG related risks

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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.
Taken by storm - how medium-sized enterprises can use parametrics to tackle nat cat risks
Medium-sized enterprises (MSEs) play a vital role in our economy. However, these companies face unique challenges when it comes to risk management, particularly in dealing with natural catastrophes such as storms, flooding, or earthquakes.
Inside BHSI’s regional blueprint
EXPERT VIEW: In 2020, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) used its business blueprint to build a Manchester-based UK national team. Here its four leaders discuss the state of UK national business and how it has become both wanted and needed – by leaning in to serve customers through their most ...

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Special reports

Special report: People risk

Poor people management can have a profound effect on a business – hitting productivity, innovation and morale. More attention must be given to the roots of people risk if we don’t want the talent to run dry.

Special report: Climate change 2024

The race to tackle climate-related risks is on, and many businesses know what they need to do. But how can they overcome barriers and get the support needed to really make a difference?

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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,

How risk managers can better manage and mitigate interconnected risks

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Special edition: Future of business

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How risk managers can use international programs to mitigate geopolitical risks

In a world characterised by instability and global conflicts, risk managers need insurance partners to provide solutions that bring simplicity, not more complexity. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ Will Porter explains how international programs do just that.