RM News
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Firms urged to embrace innovation to turn EU’s ESG rules into competitive advantage
European companies can turn the raft of EU ESG regulations into a competitive advantage rather than a disadvantage by focusing…
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Climate and net-zero disclosure falling short, finds EY
Disclosures about climate risk and how corporates will meet net-zero targets are “falling short”, says EY in its latest Global…
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UK legal sector faces surge in cyberattacks
Law firms in the UK have suffered a spike in cyber risk over the past two months as the sector…
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UK and US agencies release joint AI cybersecurity guidelines
The UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NSCS) and the US Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)…
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Time for risk managers to step up to the plate on ESG risks, says Anra
Corporate sustainability is now a matter of “how” not “if” and must be fully incorporated into risk frameworks to manage…
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UK exposed to millions in additional flood losses from climate change
The impact of climate change will add millions to the UK’s losses from flooding, according to a new study from…
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Cost of electronic vehicle repair wiping out sustainability gains
High cost of repair is resulting in too many electric vehicles being written off, eroding any sustainability benefits, warns vehicle…
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EU and Canada sign disaster risk management partnership deal
The European Commission and Canada have agreed to enhance ties in civil protection and disaster risk management. During the recent…
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UK court rules human rights grounds for Niger Delta claims against Shell
Nigerian communities affected by polluted waters and land can proceed with human rights claims against oil and gas firm Shell…
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Dutch firm Rabobank fined €26.6m by EC for euro bond cartel
Dutch bank Rabobank has been fined €26.6m by the EC for participating in a cartel that fixed trading of euro-denominated…
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Risk management overload a top business risk in 2024, warns Control Risks
The never-ending spate of polycrisis and global tensions means that risk management overload has become one of the top five…
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Auditors urge companies to do more to tackle ESG supply chain risk
Businesses should do more to tackle climate hazards running through supply chains, says the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA).…
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Sustainability Directive big opportunity for risk managers but will require more resource, says rapporteur
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) will enable risk managers to get the attention of boards but will cost…
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Uncapped government backstop needed for ‘uninsurable’ cyber and climate risk: Geneva Association
Systemic and emerging risk is reaching the limits of insurability, in particular for climate and cyber threats, says a new…
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Parima partners with J.B. Boda to elevate risk management in India
The Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association (Parima) has formed a strategic partnership with broker J.B. Boda to help boost…
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European product recalls hit record high in Q3: Sedgwick
Product recalls across five key sectors in Europe hit their highest level in more than ten years during the third…
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Construction firms turn to telematics to cut auto risks
Implementing telematics in vehicles can help construction companies monitor driver behaviour and then use the data to develop a safety…
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Howden calls for mobilisation of ‘vast sums’ to protect Global South
Global broker Howden has called for the creation of a range of loss and damage vehicles that it believes could…
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Bayer ordered to pay $1.56bn after losing fourth Roundup case
German pharmaceutical firm Bayer has been ordered to pay $1.56bn in damages to four claimants following a trial in Missouri…
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Retailers with history of cyberattacks face lost Black Friday sales, finds QBE poll
More than half of Black Friday shoppers in the UK (54%) would avoid buying from an online retailer with a…