Women in the risk profession frequently face biases in decision-making systems, informal channels and performance metrics throughout their careers, according to the Institute of Risk Management. It argues that success should be measured not just by operational or financial KPIs, but also by well-being, empathy and situational awareness.

Attacks on commercial shipping linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict are disrupting global supply chains, as vessels report being struck by “unknown projectiles” and operators alter routes and cargo plans. Several incidents have been recorded thus far, including a Thai-flagged commercial vessel being hit 11 nautical miles north of Oman, causing a fire on board.

Today's dispersed, less predictable tactics amplify economic, operational and human consequences far beyond the immediate scene of an attack.

Brit Group Holdings has launched a new cyber insurance product aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. Under the policy, SMEs are covered for multiple incidents during the policy period, with the full policy limit available on an any one claim basis for each event.

Smarsh has launched a suite of artificial intelligence agents designed to streamline legal discovery and compliance processes. The move reflects a wider shift towards automation in compliance and legal functions, as firms look to deploy AI to cut costs and streamline operations.

The backlog of UK employment tribunal cases has surged to a record level, with the number of outstanding claims rising sharply as the system struggles to keep pace with demand. Data from HM Courts and Tribunals Service shows that open caseloads reached 68,192 at the end of January, an increase of nearly 50% y-o-y. The figure captures both single and multiple claims, meaning the total number of individual claims outstanding exceeds 500,000.