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Notepad: Risk in Review – June
Hacking the French election, a unicorn fight, a reputation crisis at United Airlines and more.
Board Oversight and Sustainability
Environmental, social, and governance initiatives appear to be directly related to a company’s long-term performance and profitability.
Notepad: Risk in Review – May
North Carolina’s bathroom bill repeal, the Atlantic hurricane season outlook and more.
The Infrastructure Investment Gap
The United States spends only 2.5% of its GDP on infrastructure.
Arson Dogs to the Rescue
Fire scene investigators team up with trained canine detectives to help sniff out foul play.
Oroville Dam Highlights Infrastructure Risks
The near-collapse of a California dam underlines the perils of decaying infrastructure.
Only Humans Can Prevent Wildfires
A study of wildfires in the United States found that the number of blazes caused by humans is much higher than previously believed.
Low Margins Put Shipping at Risk
Market conditions in the shipping industry may mean crises for cargo companies.
Delivering Risk
As restaurant deliveries become more popular, so do the accompanying risks.
Steady Supply: The 2017 P/C Insurance Market Outlook
Declining premium rates and abundant capacity point to a favorable market for property/casualty insurance in 2017.
Marijuana in the Workplace
Only seven states do not allow usage of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, but complicated workers compensation issues remain.
Hurricane Matthew’s Destructive Path
Experts survey the toll of Hurricane Matthew’s damage from Haiti to the Southeast United States.
Insurers and Climate Change
While more U.S. insurers are improving their disclosure and management of climate risk, most are still giving it minimal attention.
Pollution Risks for Contractors
While the construction industry is seeing a revival, the skilled labor shortage has increased the risk of errors.
Better Supply Chain Monitoring
Many of the tools companies are using to monitor their supply chains are not adequate to identify compliance and reputation risks.
- Combating Risks to the Electric Grid July 25, 2017
- Protecting Your Business from Wildfires July 19, 2017
- Corporate Culture and Risk Management July 18, 2017
- Wildfires Blaze through Western U.S. and Canada July 12, 2017
- Reputational Crises Put CEOs at Risk July 10, 2017
