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Year in Risk 2023
Our annual review of the year’s most notable risk events highlights top challenges risk professionals addressed in 2023 and some that will shape the risk landscape in 2024.
ESG Concerns Spur Greater Focus on Reputation Risk
Companies are putting a greater emphasis on reputation risks as ESG concerns grow.
Business Leaders Concerned About AI
As business leaders consider adopting generative AI technology, it is critical to craft internal use policies that mitigate these key risks.
Half of Workers Use Former Employers’ Passwords
Almost half of workers still use passwords of former employers to access company email, paid tools, subscriptions and even company data, according to a recent survey.
Many CEOs Unprepared for Physical Threats
Physical threats to businesses around the world increased significantly in 2022, yet 60% of CEOs surveyed said they have no plan to address all of these threats.
ChatGPT Poses Cybersecurity Threats
While ChatGPT technology demonstrates AI’s promise, there are many significant cyberrisks to consider.
Civil Unrest Risk on the Rise
Protests and civil unrest are increasingly impacting businesses around the world, fueled by these five key risk drivers.
Reporting on Workplace Bullying and Misconduct
Gen Z workers are more likely to feel bullied in the workplace, but least likely to report it or other misconduct.
Cargo Theft on the Rise
An estimated $223 million in cargo was stolen in the United States and Canada in 2022, an increase of 20% over 2021.
Year in Risk 2022
Our annual review of some of the year’s most notable risk events highlights top challenges risk professionals had to address in 2022 and some that will shape the risk landscape in 2023.
Cyber Insurance Satisfaction Mixed
Difficult cyber insurance market conditions and increasing complexity are creating uncertainty and frustration among some buyers.
Rising Flood Losses Prompt Insurance Improvements
Global insured losses from floods doubled to $80 billion during 2011 to 2020 as compared to the previous decade.
Preparing for War and Inflation Risks
Many business leaders say they do not feel adequately prepared to manage war and inflation risks.
Intense Wildfire Season Expected for Western U.S.
Experts are predicting an above-normal wildfire season in the Western United States for 2022.
UN Projects Rapid Rise of Wildfire Risk
The risk of extreme wildfires is increasing due to climate change and other factors.
Cryptocurrency Crime Cost a Record $14 Billion in 2021
As cryptocurrency transaction volume skyrocketed in 2021, so did the amount of cryptocurrency-based crime.
Year In Risk 2021
Our annual review of the top risk-related events highlights the challenges risk professionals faced in 2021, and some that will continue into the new year.
COVID-19 Pandemic Timeline 2021
The most important risk events related to the pandemic in 2021.
Inexperience Increases Contractor Injury Risk
Newer companies and younger workers are at the greatest risk of injury among contractors.
Mental Health Stigma Inhibits Employees
Employee mental health is a significant workplace issue and can have a severe financial impact on companies.
Pandemic Response Sparks Emerging Risk Concerns
Executives cited cybersecurity control failures as the top emerging risk, stemming largely from the speedy implementation of remote work last year.
Secondary Perils Drive Disaster Losses
Natural disasters caused $190 billion in global economic losses in 2020, but these losses could actually have been much higher.
Smart City Vulnerabilities
As more municipalities invest in “smart city” technology to improve services and infrastructure, they also increase the risk of exposure to cyberattacks.
ERM on the Ground
The pandemic has prompted organizations to shift the focus of their ERM program to emphasize health and safety and business continuity.
COVID Impairs Action on Top Global Risks
The pandemic could have serious ramifications on the world’s ability to address the other top threats of the next decade.
The Impact of Remote Work
A majority of employees want to stay working remotely and some would even quit their job if their employer did not allow it.
Year in Risk 2020
COVID-19 dominated headlines and redefined the risk landscape, but a host of other notable events also shaped 2020 and underscored the critical role of risk professionals this year.
Risk Volatility to Continue in 2021
Audit and risk professionals believe the risk environment is unlikely to return to more stable pre-pandemic conditions in 2021.
Manufacturing Supply Chains at Risk
To confront supply chain vulnerability, the manufacturing sector must reduce the cost of future disruptions as these shocks become more frequent and severe.
COVID-19 Workplace Litigation on the Rise
Employee lawsuits related to COVID-19 growing exponentially since the pandemic took hold.
Changing Attitudes on Remote Work
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing employee and employer attitudes about working from home.
Employer Response to COVID-19
Most U.S. companies did not have a pre-existing pandemic risk management plan in place when COVID-19 hit.
Notepad: Risk in Review – April 2020
Insurance giants merge, Wells Fargo fined, tornadoes devastate Tennessee, and more.
Data Exposure Blind Spots
Workplace collaboration tools may be exposing companies to data exfiltration risk.
Risk Management Salary Trends
The biannual 2019 RIMS Risk Management Compensation Survey shows changes in risk management professional salaries.
Notepad: Risk in Review – March 2020
Coronavirus spreads, Facebook fined over facial recognition, wildfires taint wine, and more.
Environmental Threats Top Global Risk Report
Environmental concerns comprised the top five most likely risks in the World Economic Forum’s 2020 Global Risks Report.
America’s Most Cyber-Insecure Cities
Las Vegas leads the list of the least cybersecure major cities in the United States.
Notepad: Risk in Review – January/February 2020
Brushfires devastate Australia, fatal floods in Indonesia, TRIA reauthorized, and more.
Behind the Technology Learning Curve
Financial services risk managers say that complex, interconnected risks are emerging more rapidly than ever before.
Year in Risk 2019
A look back at the most notable risk events of the past year shows how risk has evolved, and points to some challenges ahead for risk managers.
Security Spending Expected to Grow
Worldwide spending on security products and services is expected to grow significantly over the next five years.
Cyberrisk Confidence Waning
Business leaders are concerned about cyberrisk, but confidence in their ability to manage it has declined.
Notepad: Risk in Review – November 2019
Japan typhoon losses, top travel firm collapses, capital cities on the move, and more.
The Small Business Cybersecurity Knowledge Gap
Few small business owners have implemented cybersecurity best practices, despite acknowledging the risks.
Notepad: Risk in Review – September 2019
Tesla’s safety claims scrutinized, Capital One hacked, global food supply at risk, and more.
Insurers Brace for Emerging 5G Risks
New 5G technology promises many improvements, but may also introduce risks that could significantly impact the insurance industry.
Using Data Analytics to Support Strategy
The top priority for risk professionals looking to develop their company’s risk management capabilities is improving the use of data and analytics.
Notepad: Risk in Review – June 2019
Global extinction, Notre Dame fire aftermath, cyclone preparedness in India, and more.
Notepad: Risk in Review – May 2019
Purdue settles opioid case, floods in the U.S. Midwest, Boeing planes grounded, and more.
Insurers Turn to Anti-Fraud Tech
To combat rising fraud, insurers are turning to a range of technology tools.
Insurance and Emerging Markets
Emerging markets are expected to be the main driver of growth in the global economy and insurance industry over the next 10 years.
Global Uncertainty on the Rise
Companies should assess the potential impact of these top political risks for 2019, including possible systemic and secondary effects.
Notepad: Risk in Review – April 2019
Wynn Resorts fined for harassment, deadly tornadoes, the SEC’s new CRO, and more.
Grading Claims Satisfaction
Property insurers were generally given high ratings for overall customer satisfaction, but these areas of the claims process still need improvement.
Notepad: Risk in Review – March 2019
Spotlight on sex trafficking, a GDPR fine for Google, PG&E’s bankruptcy, and more.
Inadequate Risk Management Implementation
A recent survey found that business leaders are failing to effectively implement risk management programs in these three key areas.
Notepad: Risk in Review – January/February 2019
Marriott discloses massive breach, fatal work injuries decline, NFIP extended and more.
Confidence in Crisis Management
These three trends among those who are “very confident” in their crisis management plans should inform best practices.
The Year’s Worst Password Offenders
These high-profile individuals and organizations made the most significant password-related mistakes during the year.
Year in Risk 2018
By examining some of the most notable risk events of the past year, risk managers can better understand the challenges and opportunities on the horizon.
Cyber Insurance Market Trends
A new survey offers insight into who's purchased new cyber insurance policies in 2018 and why.
Promoting Truck Driver Health
Truck drivers are at notably higher risk for serious health conditions that can also affect job performance.
The Rising Impact of Political Risk
As geopolitical tensions heat up, companies are increasingly forced to address a corresponding rise in their political risk exposure.
Cyberattacks Increase Public Sector Risk
If left unchecked, cyberrisk in the public sector could not only erode public trust in these enterprises, but negatively impact their credit ratings.
Tech Risk Knowledge Gap
Many risk professionals are struggling to keep pace with the risks associated with emerging technology.
Ethical Misconduct in the Workplace
Fewer employees report seeing unethical conduct at work, but retaliation has doubled.
Notepad: Risk in Review – May
A deadly bridge collapse in Florida, the cobalt supply chain, U.S. utilities hacked, and more.
Assessing Cyber Readiness
Hiscox found 73% of companies are not adequately prepared to face a cyberattack.
Notepad: Risk in Review – April
NRA boycotts, Harvey Weinstein’s insurance claims, SEC cybersecurity guidance and more.
Notepad: Risk in Review – March
Cape Town’s water crisis, a Doomsday Clock shift, flying with comfort animals, and more.
Gone Phishing
More than three-quarters of organizations experienced a phishing attack in 2017.
Notepad: Risk in Review – January/February
Geopolitical risk, the repeal of net neutrality, computer chip security flaws, and more.
Insurers to Pay Record $135 Billion for 2017 Disasters
The final tally of insured and economic losses from a disaster-packed 2017.
Risk Management Pay on the Rise
Risk management professionals in the United States saw a 3.5% average increase in their base salary last year.
Year in Risk 2017
Whether it was natural disasters, cyberattacks, corporate crises or political uncertainty, risk events made high-profile and often sobering headlines in 2017.
The Other 2017s
This year could have been much worse.
How to Respond to an Active Shooter
The tragedy in Las Vegas offers a reminder that understanding how to respond to an active shooter situation can mean the difference between life and death.
Notepad: Risk in Review – October
The impact of Harvey and Irma, an earthquake in Mexico, Equifax’s data breach, and more.
In Defense of Spelling
Good spelling matters.
Identifying an Embezzler
Five common characteristics of embezzlers can help companies reduce the risk of employee theft.
Notepad: Risk in Review – September
Hackers extort HBO, Kanye West v. Lloyd’s, voting machine flaws exposed, and more.
European Forecast Heats Up
The summer heat wave in southern Europe may be a sign of the fatal weather extremes to come.
Winter Is Coming
Like a Game of Thrones winter, hackers are coming.
Notepad: Risk in Review – July/August
Investigating the cause of London’s Grenfell Tower fire, Uber’s CEO resigns, and more.
The Kangaroo Conundrum
Driven crazy by kangaroos.
Risks and Opportunities for Drone Ships
Autonomous technology may soon hit the seas as companies develop remote-controlled or even fully autonomous ships.
Running with Risk
Nike's Breaking2 campaign was an exercise in risk management—and a lesson in its limitations.
Total Cost of Risk Declines Again
For the third consecutive year, businesses saw a decline in their total cost of risk.
Super-Powered Diversity
Diversity among superheroes.
Notepad: Risk in Review - April
Hacking stuffed animals, a new cybersecurity law, corporate reputation rankings and more.
The Cyber Insurance Obstacle Course
A number of obstacles facing both insurers and consumers could explain why the market for cyber insurance has not been stronger.
Death to Buzzwords
Banning meaningless jargon to concentrate on real ideas rather than packaging.
Notepad: Risk in Review - March
Dodd-Frank in the crosshairs, billion-dollar weather, the least corrupt countries and more.
Traveling with Uncertainty
Managing the fallout from Trump’s travel ban.
Notepad: Risk in Review - January/February
Noisy electric cars, a record patent infringement award, safer seafood standards, and more risk in the news.
Donald Trump: Tweeter in Chief
Facing the wrath of a social media president.
Measuring Insurance Customer Satisfaction
Insurer profitability and broker expertise are among the key factors contributing to overall customer satisfaction with insurance companies.
Year in Risk 2016
A review of some of the most important risk events of the year can help risk professionals guide their organizations toward future success.
The NFL's Popularity Crisis
The NFL may be headed for trouble and three interrelated risks, familiar to any organization, help explain the league’s predicament.
Web of Lies
Don't trust the internet.
The Persistence of Paradoxical Password Problems
Password security has never been more important, yet many people have still not adjusted their behavior accordingly.
Cybersecurity Misconceptions
Cybercrime is a booming business, but many companies are still operating under many misconceptions about cyberthreats.
Health Kick
Preserving healthy eating attempts.
The Costs of Low-Tech Hacking
The rise of ransomware attacks show are evidence that even low-tech hacking can pay dividends.
Heading for Disaster
Many middle-market companies are still unprepared to ensure business continuity in the wake of natural disasters.
Our New Pokemon Overlords
Pokemon Go takes over the world.
Emerging Risks for the Insurance Industry
Swiss Re's annual SONAR report points to the three risks likely to have the greatest potential impact on the insurance industry in the coming years.
Keeping Up with Emerging Risks
Because of evolving risk complexity, forecasting critical business risks will become more difficult over the next three years.
Everything and Nothing
Risk management and the availability heuristic.
Take Me Out to the Workplace
When taking your kid to work goes bad.
Liar for Hire
Researchers found that 70% of resumes contain some sort of inaccuracy.
The Dawn of the Robot Chauffeurs
Self-driving cars may save us from ourselves.
The Crisis Vulnerability Gap
While board members believe their companies would respond effectively to a crisis, fewer than half have playbooks for likely scenarios.
Examining the Emerging Geopolitical Risks of 2016
As organizations explore international opportunities, understanding the political and economic risk climate in global markets is critical.
Big Brother is Watching You Exercise
Organizations are getting in on the fitness tracker trend.
Clean Tech Faces Supply Chain Challenges
Amid concerns about pollution and climate change, business is booming for the clean tech sector, but this growth has not come without risks.
Risk Management Salaries See Modest Increase
Risk management professionals in both the United States and Canada saw modest increases in average base salary in 2015.
The Sound of Risk
Apple's rumored elimination of the headphone jack attempts addition by subtraction.
Year In Risk 2015
Some of the year’s biggest events have lasting implications for the future of risk management.
Bacon Selfies Give Sharks Cancer
What do bacon, selfies, sharks and cancer have in common?
The Value of Ludicrous Thinking
Elon Musk's lessons about innovation for its own sake—and not taking yourself too seriously while doing it—are universal for businesses.
Domain.Risk
For the 10 riskiest top-level domains, 96% or more of the sites may be home to malicious activity.
Five Fundamental Risks for Drones
As the drone sector expands, so will its risks.
Playoffs or Bust
A risk management lesson from the New York Mets.
Terrorism Insurance Take-Up Remains Steady
While terrorism incidents have increased, the purchasing of terrorism insurance last year remained steady.
No Laughing Matter
New technology, new annoyances.
Technical Difficulties
The Day of the Glitch highlighted the alarming amount of our infrastructure that is vulnerable.
Assessing Canadian Flood Preparedness
Researchers assessed the preparedness of 15 Canadian cities to encourage flood resilience efforts and benchmark progress.
The Dumber Side of Smart
Sometimes smart technology is pretty dumb.
Gauging Supply Chain Resilience
According to the 2015 FM Global Resilience Index, Norway is the world's most resilient nation.
Blindsided by Bad Ideas
It turns out that there is such a thing as a bad idea.
Cyberinsurance Ignorance
Only 2% of small- and medium-sized businesses have insurance policies for cyberrisk.
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
The music industry's <em>Kill Bill</em> mentality.
Expanding Workplace Wellness
With 80% of companies offering some kind of wellness program, nontraditional initiatives are growing in popularity.
Cybersecurity’s Maginot Line
Corporate defenses against cyberattacks are proving almost entirely ineffective, with 96% of organizations across all industries experiencing breaches.
The Price of Privacy
Everyone's privacy has a price.
No Accounting for Taste
For those with less adventurous appetites—or just a healthy instinct for self-preservation—novelty flavors beg a simple question: Why would anyone make these?
Year in Risk 2014
A host of events, including natural and man-made disasters, episodes of corporate malfeasance, and new tech challenges, helped define the risk management landscape in 2014.
Evil Afternoons
Evil is easier after lunch.
Saturday Morning Nostalgia
Saturday mornings will never be the same.
Concerns About Private Drone Use
A recent study by Chubb revealed a wide range of public fears when it comes to the use of drones.
The Name Game
An identity crisis in the NFL.
Working for the Weekend
Is it time to reassess the 9-to-5 grind?
Ignoring Supply Chain Risk
Despite awareness of the potentially dire consequences of supply chain disruptions, few supply chain executives are actually doing anything to manage the risk.
Lessons from Gordon Ramsay
Even bad restaurants can teach us a thing or two about running a business.
Don't Fly Angry
Airline complaints go digital.
Strategic Risk Gains Prominence
Risk management has increasingly taken on a strategic role within many organizations, but uncertainties remain.
The Political Climate
Looking at climate change as a risk management issue, rather than just debate fodder for partisan squabbling.
Outsourcing Our Humanity
The risk of automating our humanity.
The Ineffectiveness of Child Safety Recalls
The vast majority of children’s product recalls either go unnoticed or are ignored by consumers.
Walking, Chewing Gum
We all know how hard it is to walk and chew gum at same time, but walking and texting is even harder.
The P/C Insurance Market in 2014
Insurance buyers continue to see rising prices but market conditions are keeping increases moderate.
Panicking in a Winter Wonderland
A campaign to name winter storms puts ratings ahead of science and public safety.
Year in Risk 2013
The triumphs and tragedies of the past year offer valuable lessons as risk managers look to help their organizations move forward into 2014.
Feeling the Heat
If they take away our sriracha, it’s going to get ugly.
The Power of the Jellyfish
Sharks may get all the press, but it’s jellyfish you really have to worry about.
Social Media and Political Risk
Social media’s effect on political risk.
Intellectual Property at Risk
Intellectual property may be the most important asset a company possesses, so protecting this information needs to be a risk management priority.
Risk in the Stars
Risk management’s final frontier.
Accommodating an Aging Workforce
Adjusting to an aging workforce.
Investing in Renewable Energy
Renewable energy insurance.
Hacker to the Rescue
A tribute to Barnaby Jack, hacker extraordinaire.
Don’t Feed the Patent Trolls
A new push for reform aims to put an end to a long history of frivolous patent infringement lawsuits.
Fresh Squeezed
How about a nice glass of orange juice?
The Challenges of Nonprofit Risk Management
Jamie Crystal of Crystal & Company on the unique risk management issues faced by nonprofit organzations.
Three Rules for Exceptional Companies
Better before cheaper and revenue before cost. There are no other rules.
Risk Management Salaries on the Rise
Pay is going up and the ceiling will likely continue to increase in some areas.
Too Fast for the Market
Can we make the “flash crash” a thing of the past?
Practical ERM Advice for Risk Managers of All Experience Levels
A basic risk management foundation defines ERM and outlines its benefits.
A Cloud of Suspicion
Almost all IT pros refuse to store their company's most sensitive data on the cloud.
Chief Risk Officers Gain Respect
Half of CROs saw the size of their departments increase in 2012.
How Real is the Risk of an Asteroid Strike?
Space rocks hurtling towards Earth have renewed interest in the asteroid threat.
A 3D-Printed Future
The 3D printing revolution may catch some off guard.
Zombie Risk Management
Preparing for zombies is just good risk management.
Marketing Authenticity in the Social Media Era
Reviewing Bob Garfield and Doug Levy's book "Can’t Buy Me Like."
The Overblown Risk of Shark Attacks
"Jaws" fueled a nation of shark haters — even if the fear of great whites is unfounded.
Stocks Rise with Risk Management
Companies with advanced risk management have 50% lower stock price volatility than their less-developed counterparts.
The Case for Insurance Regulation Reform
A new book from the Independent Institute examines the state vs. federal regulatory debate and makes a convincing case for reform
Whacking Day: How Different Areas Combat Invasive Species
The Simpsons’ guide to pest control.
Somali Piracy on the Decline
Somalia is a hot spot for piracy, but recent efforts to curtail pirate activity in the region have been successful.
Too Much Sun
Solar flares and solar winds that affect the earth’s magnetic field are a real threat to power grids, telecommunication systems and satellite navigation networks.
Can You Hear Me Now?
Call me maybe. Better yet, just send a text.
An Ironic Success
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri may have created a restaurant whose best dish is served ironically.
Clean-Tech Companies Are Overlooking Risks
For burgeoning clean-tech companies, a short-sighted outlook regarding risk could prove to be their undoing.
Navigating Uncharted Waters: The Property/Casualty Market in 2013
Insurance prices are going up in 2013, but underlying market forces will prevent a shift to a traditional hard market.
Fair Warning: Communicating Disaster Risk Before L'Aquila and Sandy
Communicate risk responsibly or go directly to jail.
Industries at Risk of Extinction
Cigarette and soda makers fear healthier consumers while IT schools and card shops may be ruined by technology.
Understanding Risk Through the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
What a crisis during one of the world's most difficult open water races in the world can teach us about risk.
Predicting P/C Rates in 2013
Until Hurricane Sandy, 2012 was a year of recovery for the property insurance sector with losses far below those of 2011.
A Sticky Situation
The risk of the disappearing breakfast.
Insurers Against Climate Change
A century ago, the insurance industry pushed society to protect itself against fire and earthquakes. Now it must do the same for climate change.
Voting for Business Ethics
Nearly two-thirds of Americans will consider Obama and Romney's commitment to fighting corporate wrongdoing before they vote.
Roy G. Biv, Attorney-at-Law
Red heels, yellow notes, pink insulation and green tractors.
Surprises Are Not Necessarily Something to Avoid
Looking at surprise as a purely negative event cause business leaders to miss valuable opportunities.
Whistleblower Retaliation on the Rise
22% of workers who blew the whistle in 2011 experienced some form of retaliation, up from 15% in 2009—an increase of 2.3 million people.
Creating Value with ERM at Paychex
The risk manager of Paychex discusses how his company has used ERM to increase revenue.
Internal Audit’s Risk Strategy
Four out of five executives believe internal audit has room to improve as it relates to complementing risk management.
Are They Ready for Some Football?
The NFL’s referee lockout not only affects the quality of the game, it could compromise player safety.
If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old
What KISS, Justin Bieber and Mötley Crüe can teach you about the risk of loud noises.
The Rise of Chinese Corporations
Generally lost amid the hand-wringing about how China may affect on the West is the perspective of Chinese companies themselves.
Disaster Unpreparedness
Companies may think they're prepared for disasters, but their employees overwhelming do not. And that hurts business.
Risk Management's 8th Annual Captive Domicile Review
CICA President Dennis Harwick shares his views on the current trends in the captive market.
James Joyce Meets ERM
Just as Ulysses is considered one of the most important books ever written, ERM is widely considered to be among the most important endeavors to advance risk management.
Refocusing Risk Management
Nearly one-third of executives admit that their companies need to revisit their risk management strategies.
Get Lucky: Putting Serendipity to Work in Business
It is often luck, more than skill or hard work, that separates a struggling start-up from its Fortune 500 counterparts
The Strategic Disconnect
Risk professionals and C-suite executives have different ideas about what the role of corporate risk manager actually entails.
Cargo Theft Trends
Though incidents were up this year, the value of the stolen cargo in 2011 was significantly reduced compared to 2010.
Fail Then Rebound Then Succeed
Thomas Edison, Lucinda Williams and Netflix CEO Reed Hastings all failed before they succeeded. And this is due more to their disposition than luck.
Keeping Big Brother at Bay
Should employers be allowed to use your social media profile to influence hiring decisions?
Rising Seas, Rising Threat
Elevated sea levels are causing island nations to concoct drastic risk management plans.
A Conversation with Billy Beane
The GM of the Oakland A's and subject of the best-selling book and Academy Award-nominated film Moneyball shares his thoughts on managing risk.
A Conversation with Walter Isaacson
The author of the best-selling authorized biography of Steve Jobs shares his unique perspective on leadership and business.
Bad Buzz for Bats
Your parents may have taught you about the birds and the bees, but what about the bats?
The Value of Reputation
Americans have favorable views about the technology sector while financial firms continue to be looked at negatively.
The Political Risks of Mining
In emerging nations like Mongolia, Zimbabwe and Chile, digging for resources can be digging for trouble.
Understanding Innovation
Most of the world's highest-profile companies strive to innovate, but failing to understand "co-innovation risk" and "adoption chain risk" can leave even the most forward-thinking ideas dead on the vine.
Risk Lessons from Apple
Review of Adam Lashinsky’s latest book looking at the corporate culture of Apple.
Strategy for Sale
Strategic risk management that’s finally on Target.
The Need for Better Earthquake Protection
Some areas are underinsured for eathquake risk.
RE: Evaluating Email
No email, no problem?
Improving Supply Chain Resiliency in China and Beyond
Avoiding the consequences of a supply chain disruption.
Last Call for the Soft Market
At this point, it’s inevitable: the soft market is on its last legs. But favorable pricing for buyers isn’t dead yet.
Same Old Song and Dance
Yet another tale illustrating the music industry’s demise.
Social Unrest Reaches Its Boiling Point
The Arab Spring, Occupy everything, and riots in the UK, Vancouver and Greece turned 2011 into chaos.
Apple and Samsung Wage Patent War
In April, Apple sued Samsung for copying its iPhone. And the war has only heated up since.
Password Apathy
Few employees -- even IT employees -- are vigilant about using adequate passwords.
It Came from Outer Space
We’re already dodging falling satellites. Are asteroids next?
Taming the Social Media Frontier
Social media offers many opportunities. But to leverage them, you must manage the associated risks.
How Marketers Use Imperceptible, Emotional Appeals
How companies begin marketing to you even before birth.
ERM in Action
A four-part look on the current state of ERM, including specific ways that some companies have been able to incorporate the discipline into their strategic decision making.
America’s Deadliest Jobs
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the television show “Deadliest Catch” is aptly named.
Surfing for Success
Web surfing may actually improve job performance.
Turning Invisible
Invisibility as a risk management strategy.
High Tech, High Risk: The Evolution and Impact of Cybercrime
Network security isn’t just for IT anymore. Risk managers must understand the nature of the threat.
Plan B
David Kord Murray's case for adaptive management.
Attack of the Shady RAT
A recent hacking operation demonstrates that not all breaches are about flashy headlines.
Ten Years Later
The legacy of September 11.
The View from Bermuda
Bermuda Premier Paula A. Cox discusses the business climate on the island she governs.
Foul Ball Tragedy
Take me out to the ballgame. Safely.
Captive Domicile Review
Looking at the top 20 domiciles throughout the world.
Flying the Friendly ... Zzzzzz
Why won’t air traffic controllers take naps?
Reputation Rules
Insight on how reputations are damaged and guidance on how they can be repaired.
Sticks and Stones
How your online behavior can ruin you.
Business Interruption Coverage: A True Necessity
A worthwhile addition to any risk management library.
In the Wake of the Quake: Rethinking Nuclear Safety
The Fukushima Daiichi crisis was triggered by an unprecedented chain of events but may still cause the world to spurn nuclear energy.
Managing the Risk of Fraud and Misconduct
The modern-day fraud risk management bible.
The Itsy Bitsy Spider Invasion
Could arachnophobia lead to an auto recall?
The NFL Fights Concussions
Concussions have become a big issue for the NFL.
Mystery Meat
Why Taco Bell fights mystery meat accusations.
The Science of Risk
Five labs and research centers that make the world smarter, safer and more resilient.
Steering Your Brain's Creativity
Reviewing Kevin P. Coyne and Shawn T. Coyne's latest work.
It Snows in Winter?
Adventures in snow preparedness.
Flash Foresight
Daniel Burruss sees into the future.
The Property/Casualty Market in 2011
Rates remain favorable for insurance buyers. So enjoy the soft market now—before it disappears.
The Year in Risk 2010
The Gulf oil spill and Haitian earthquake were the year’s biggest stories. But so much more happened in 2010. Here’s a rundown.
Turbulence
Understanding corporate transitions through lessons from Boeing.
My Other Ride Is a Robot
How can we stomp out drinking and driving and texting and driving all at once? Robot cars, obviously.
Good Boss, Bad Boss
Every boss wants to be great. But as anyone who has ever collected a paycheck can attest, not all of them are.
Snake's Last Stand
An unnatural role reversal has mice killing snakes.
Bedbugs Bite the Big Apple
A scourge of bedbug infestations in New York City has been a nightmare scenario for businesses.
Infamous Intelligence Leaks
The publication of 90,000 Afghanistan war documents ranks alongside other epic leaks.
What Jerry Garcia Taught Me About Marketing
Who thought the Grateful Dead could teach you business lessons? Well, they can.
The End of the Internet
No one ever expected the internet to run out of space. But it almost has.
Betting on Cat Bonds
Cat bonds are increasing in popularity.
The Black Swan, Second Edition
Maybe we can't prevent blacks swans — but we can do more to live with them.
Hard Times, Soft Market
One of the only positives of the so-called "Great Recession"? A continued soft market.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
What do Van Halen, The Daily Show, the 49ers and Risk Management magazine have in common?
A Neutral Corner
The net neutrality debate pits ISPs against content creators. At stake is the future of online innovation.
A Conversation with Lord Levene
Lord Peter Levene, chairman of Lloyd’s of London, discusses risk and uncertainty.
Tylenol’s Headache
Tylenol’s third recall in less than a year highlights a growing concern about product safety and quality.
Crybabies
No one ever liked the "take my ball and go home" kid. So why are there still so many sore losers?
The Real Enemy
The real enemy of cybersecurity may be a lot closer than you think.
Toyota's Total Recall
Can a post-recall Toyota ever regain its previously unassailable repuation in the eyes of consumers?
The Economics of Integrity
How integrity contributes to business success.
Delay, Deny, Defend
Policyholders have found that insurers don't always hold up their end of the bargain.
An Apple by Any Other Name
A battle over the iPad name is only the latest in a long line of trademark disputes for Apple.
Compensation Controversy
Lavish salaries and bonuses for bank executives continue to inspire a populist uproar.
Checking Out
What does the growing obsolescence of personal checks say about the future of money?
Aftershock: Protect Yourself and Profit in the Next Global Financial Meltdown
David Wiedemer, Robert Wiedemer and Cindy Spitzer take another look at America's precarious bubble economy.
Enjoying the Ride: The Soft P/C Market Continues in 2010
The financial crisis has made it difficult for businesses to make ends meet. But there is good news for insurance buyers who will be able to enjoy the low prices of a soft property/casualty market that shows every sign of continuing.
Fair or Foul?
The iconic Barack Obama "HOPE" image is at the center of a bitter copyright dispute.
Top Talent
Companies see more attrition after mass layoffs than they do from the layoffs themselves.
Obesity Court
With medical costs rising, several courts have ruled that employers must pay for obesity-related surgery.
Beware of Watchdog?
A new EU financial sector regulatory system faces criticism from banking and insurance groups.
Scalped
By suing their fans, the Washington Redskins may have incurred the wrath of the football gods.
Building Relationships to Strengthen Risk Programs
A panel of insurers, brokers and buyers discuss how they can work together to address risk management concerns.
Think Twice
According to Michael Mauboussin, sometimes our instincts are wrong.