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Why transformation programmes fail when leaders overlook the human factor

Alexia Michiels, partner, Resilience Institute, says technology and process may shape transformation programmes, but their success still depends on whether people have the energy, trust and confidence to adapt.

How the Middle East conflict could reshape supply chains – and how risk management can help

As conflict in the Middle East puts renewed pressure on energy flows, freight costs and key trade routes, Sapna Amlani, supply chains industry practice lead at Moody’s, explains why companies need to understand chokepoints, rethink efficiency-led models and build more resilient supply chains.

“Cyber attacks are going to happen”: why aviation resilience is now an operational imperative

Kelly Butler, CEO of cyber risk at Marsh, warned that aviation faces a cyber threat landscape shaped by ransomware, hacktivism, AI-enabled fraud and growing supply chain exposure.

Global rankings point to a growing gap between growth and resilience

New country rankings from Global Citizen Solutions suggest resilience is being shaped more by readiness than by size alone, as geopolitical fragmentation, supply chain realignment, energy security, digital capability and climate risk pull nations further apart.

Regulatory crackdown on UK-based cosmetic cowboys will require risk transfer evolution

As the aesthetics market faces fresh scrutiny following the introduction of new UK regulations, risk professionals must be cognisant of ’new and emerging exposures’ as ’licensing and inspection regimes develop’

M&A rebounds, but bigger deals bring greater risks

WTW data points to a strong start to 2026 for global dealmaking, with large transactions driving a sharp rise in value. But the rebound is unfolding in a market still shaped by geopolitical shocks, AI competition and tougher execution risks.

Benelux cargo crime grows more sophisticated as criminal networks target logistics weak spots

New analysis from TT Club, BSI Consulting and TVM suggests cargo theft in Benelux is becoming more organised, more digitally enabled and harder to spot, raising fresh questions for risk managers about subcontractor controls, secure parking and supply chain visibility.

Greater expectations: Workplace healthcare is becoming a resilience issue, not just a perk

Workplace healthcare is becoming a strategic pressure point, as employees’ rising demands plus costly medical advances are pushing employers to rethink how far benefits should go and what they mean for resilience.

Emerging risks are not emerging, they are converging

In this latest StrategicRISK SR:500 roundtable, senior risk leaders explored a question that is becoming increasingly urgent: what does “emerging risk” actually mean in a world where volatility feels constant and systemic?

Female traveller risk map highlights duty of care blind spots

A new female travellers risk map from Safeture and Riskline identifies 29 high-concern countries and highlights continued gaps in how employers address gender-specific travel risks.

Boards feel confident overall, but many are less certain on cyber, AI and compliance

New research from The Corporate Governance Institute suggests board confidence remains high in general, but drops sharply on the governance issues now under the greatest scrutiny, including cyber security, AI, ESG and regulatory compliance.

Charity cover conundrum: Wider support scope leaves UK’s third sector facing new risks

’A broad range of challenges over the last few years has affected the whole economy, but organisations operating in the third sector have faced a particularly distinct and demanding set of circumstances,’ says broker spokesperson

SR Q1 2026: It’s now or never

The world is battling yet another phase of crisis and many businesses are learning harsh lessons about their resilience. It would be easy to say we told you so. Instead, it’s the time for risk managers to start selling themselves as the leaders to see us through this.

Disruptive, not destructive: How operational risk leaders are responding differently to the West Asian conflict

As conflict in West Asia sends disruption through cyber systems, supply chains, energy markets and shared infrastructure, Dr Luke Carrivick, executive director at ORX, argues that operational risk leaders must respond to a faster, broader and less geographically contained threat than the Russia-Ukraine war.

Captives move into the mainstream as firms seek to close the insurability gap

Captives are becoming a more strategic tool for risk managers as gaps in traditional insurance cover widen and businesses look for new ways to finance emerging risks.

AIRMIC Forum: Captives move beyond capacity to become the engines of risk insight

Captives are no longer just filling gaps left by the traditional market. At Airmic’s Captives Forum in London, speakers argued they are becoming strategic tools for understanding emerging risks, generating usable data and shaping the next wave of insurance solutions.

Kidnap and ransom: a risk manager’s guide to protecting people abroad

Kidnap threats are rising worldwide and the danger to business travellers and overseas employees is particularly acute. With incidents reported across at least a dozen high-risk countries, companies that fail to prepare are gambling with their most valuable asset: their people.

Regulation watch: Digital Omnibus offers relief on cyber reporting

The EU’s Digital Omnibus promises much-needed simplification of data, AI and cyber rules, with a single entry point for reporting incidents. But gaps around CRA and AI Act reporting could dilute its impact, says FERMA’s Adrien Boudet.

NHS diagnostic delays create a growing risk for UK scale-ups

New analysis from MyHealthPal suggests NHS diagnostic delays are becoming a growing operational and workforce risk for UK scale-ups, affecting productivity, capacity and the resilience of smaller teams.

Regulatory convergence puts pressure on GRC leaders to rethink governance

As regulatory frameworks such as NIS2, DORA and the EU AI Act begin to overlap, organisations face mounting pressure to rethink how governance, risk and compliance operates in practice. Riskonnect’s Sherry Dillon explains why traditional compliance approaches are no longer enough.