After a year of tragic and costly catastrophes, a new report examines the possibility of a new ‘normal’ in high-impact, low probability events. Deborah Ritchie reports on the latest thinking from Chatham House
Cyber crime features among the key risks for 2012, and keeping up with the constantly evolving threat is an unceasing challenge. Deborah Ritchie speaks to Duncan Hine, CEO of the Cyber Security Challenge UK
A decade after the euro was welcomed in, there is very little to celebrate, and things are set to get worse before they get better. The impact on firms will only be managed if business leaders face the harsh realities.
The use of armed guards on ships gained considerable momentum in 2011, driven by the increasing threat of piracy in the Gulf of Aden. But extensive due diligence is required to get the right security professionals on board, discovers Helen Yates
Following publication of the long awaited Löfstedt Report, will Cameron keep his resolutions when it comes to health and safety reform? Peter Davey considers the arguments
The UK retail sector has shown strong growth over the last five years, despite an overwhelmingly gloomy picture overall. The UK also remains a pioneer in ecommerce within Europe, a position it should seek to maintain in these days of dearth. Deborah Ritchie reports
Regulatory matters have been dominating the agenda for businesses over the last year, a trend that is not expected to abate any time soon, given the impact of an uncertain economic climate. Deborah Ritchie examines the findings of a report into the frequency and nature of investigations
Fighting fit at over 60, Bupa has a turnover in excess of £7bn, 52,000 employees worldwide and a presence in around 190 countries. Deborah Ritchie speaks to Bupa CRO Keith Jackson about the role of risk management at the firm
We’ve become sadly accustomed to the increasing prevalence of civil unrest at the global level, but not quite so much in our own back yards. Deborah Ritchie reports on the turmoil that resulted in a series of riots in major cities up and down the country in August
Many challenges have been overcome but security, transport and the long-time legacy are still major risk issues that will determine the success of the 2012 London Olympics
Managing export compliance is mandatory, and governance failures can have far reaching consequences. Trevor Morton explains the key considerations
New legislation from Brussels will have an impact on the way insurance and risk management will be conducted in the future, not only in Europe but far beyond. However the work behind Solvency II, let alone implementation, has been more than a struggle. Jon Guy reports
Social media and networking have become a part of life. But what is their role in the business environment and how can businesses benefit from having a presence, while limiting the downside? Helen Yates investigates
Deborah Ritchie looks at developments in the political risk arena following the killing of Osama bin Laden and events in the Middle East
Lack of preparation in the run up to the deadline for the Bribery Act is not only a shock to industry commentators but a high risk strategy for those firms that fall into this astonishing majority, says Peter Davy
As Japan continues to count the human cost of the Tohoku earthquake, attention is turning to the impact on the global supply chain. Deborah Ritchie reports
A torrent of regulations is starting to wash over the financial services industry. Trevor Morton asks how the industry is coping as directives for regulatory change and better risk management start to kick in
The Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review look set to have a sweeping impact on firms of all shape and size. David Adams asks how that will play out in within business continuity teams and capacities
Last month’s floods in Cornwall served to highlight the already thorny issue of flood defences, a key concern for insurers and underwriters following the Comprehensive Spending Review. Jon Guy writes
Whereas catastrophe models were once a niche actuarial tool utilised by a small number of specialist catastrophe re/insurance companies, their use has spread widely through the industry. Helen Yates reports
The recently updated National Risk Register features data and infrastructure security among the most pertinent of operational risk considerations. Peter Davy considers the impact on cyber liability
Like it or not, cloud computing is here to stay, and embracing it seems the smart option for today’s organisations. But there are clear downsides.
The changing climate presents a new set of risks for insurers, one of which has just partnered with a leading environmental organisation to examine these potential impacts. Jon Guy examines developments
The emergency and mass notification software market may be fledgling, but there is already plenty out there to choose from. David Adams goes shopping
The notorious Buncefield explosion led to a raft of prosecutions for environmental offences and record fines, the effects of which are being felt long after the oil storage depot disaster took place four years ago. Andrea Kirkby urges risk managers to heed the lessons
Jon Guy considers the impact of the global economic crisis on political risk insurance
The National Risk Register now cites cyber attack among the key threats that government and business should consider when preparing for risk mitigation. Nick Martindale considers the current risk level
Arguably one of the most important pieces of legislation to be passed in recent years, the Bribery Act 2010 will soon come into force, with harsh penalties for those that don’t. Michael Veal explains how to prepare for it
While this has not been the summer of discontent many feared it would be, employers should not rest on their laurels when it comes to the risk of strike action. Peter Davy explains why
Every year thousands of consumer products, foods and medicines are recalled across the EU. In the current climate it is more important than ever for any consumer-facing company to drive down the cost of associated risks
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