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The role models: How FERMA’s CEO and President are paving the way for women in risk

Today’s risk role demands interpersonal skills, teamwork, and a breadth of experience to ensure decision-making is agile and creative. Sara Benwell spoke to FERMA’s Typhaine Beaupérin and Charlotte Hedemark about the need for diversity at all levels and how they are inspiring the next generation of women in risk.

50 years of risk: Charlotte Hedemark, risk management expert, field risk management, SAP

As FERMA celebrates its 50th birthday, StrategicRISK Magazine spoke to its board members and risk leaders about how the risk landscape is changing and the priorities for the future. Here Charlotte Hedemark, FERMA president and risk management expert, field risk management at SAP shares her insights

Why ERM is the pathway to realising Mario Draghi’s vision for growth and innovation

Enterprise Risk Management is the immune system of any company, and risk managers need to stop defending it and instead show why it is indispensible, says Volkan Can, enterprise risk manager of a global building materials company, and board member of ERMA, Turkey

Coralling captive complexity to better manage risks

As large corporates explore their options for managing retained risks, Swiss Re’s Yann Krattiger explains the value that both captives and traditional (re)insurance solutions bring.

50 years of risk: Annemarie Schouw, risk and insurance manager, Tata Steel Europe

As FERMA celebrates its 50th birthday, StrategicRISK Magazine spoke to its board members and risk leaders about how the risk landscape is changing and the priorities for the future. Here Annemarie Schouw, risk and insurance manager at Tata Steel Europe and co-chair of the Rimap steering committee shares her insights

Risk briefing: how to take advantage of AI, whilst also managing risks

Philippe Cotelle, head of insurance risk management at Airbus Defence & Space and chair of FERMA’s digital committee says that while AI risks must be managed, it cannot be at the expense of ignoring the opportunities

Managing D&O risk in an evolving regulatory landscape

Experts explore the challenges facing company directors due to evolving regulations, and discuss strategies to mitigate the growing risks of directors and officers (D&O) claims

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?

SR Q3 2024: The best laid plans…

As risk managers, we spend lots of time preparing for the worst. And yet, preparation can’t protect you from everything. When disaster strikes, sometimes the best you can do is keep smiling – even if it is through gritted teeth – and carry on, logging lessons for next time.

Nearly half of commercial properties remain underinsured - businesses must act now

Research has revealed that 46% of commercial properties are underinsured, with the average shortfall being 40%. If not urgently addressed, this will open commercial property owners up to significant business interruption risks.

How to use geostrategic intelligence to protect your business from geopolitical instability

Growing political risks are forcing risk owners and managers to rethink their approach to geostrategic intelligence, writes Henry Wilkinson, chief intelligence officer at Dragonfly

Can risk prevention mitigate against the increase in cyber attacks on the public sector?

With cyber attacks on the public sector increasing in scale and volume, how can risk managers adopt an active model of cyber insurance

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,

Skills shortage continues to challenge aviation - how the industry can respond

Experienced staff lost during pandemic cuts are proving hard to replace, impacting both profitability and safety in the aviation sector, writes Dele Fajimolu, senior executive, technical underwriting at the Lloyd’s Market Association

How businesses can shore up defences amid flooding in central and Eastern Europe

Preventative measures will reduce Central European flood cost, says Moody’s. Here are the steps that impacted businesses should take now

Three strategies for a modern risk manager

Today’s risk managers are focusing on the wrong things, says Alex Sidorenko, chief risk officer and founder of RISK-ACADEMY, and group head of risk, insurance and internal audit at Serra Verde Group. Here’s what they should being doing instead

Managing reputation risk in a politically polarised world

When it comes to managing reputation, businesses must assess long-term exposures, understand stakeholder expectations, and align actions with core values. Nathan Hambrook-Skinner, director at FTI Consulting, explores how to navigate this new complex and dangerous corporate landscape.