HORIZON Risk Thought >> Fast Forward

Die Komplexität der heutigen Risikolandschaft verändert sich immer schneller, was das Risikomanagement noch schwieriger macht. Wir gehen diese Herausforderungen an, indem wir grundlegende systemische Transformationen und ihre Auswirkungen auf das zukünftige Risiko- und Versicherungsmanagement in verschiedenen Sektoren beleuchten.

Im Kontext des Risikomanagements dieser systemischen Transformationen haben wir „Risk Changer“ klassifiziert, die sich direkt auf Unternehmen auswirken. Wir verwenden dafür folgende Begriffe:

  • „Environment in Danger“ für ökologische,
  • „Beyond Globalisation“ für geopolitische,
  • „Digital Transition“ für technologische und
  • „Social Disruption“ für soziale Transformationen.
Unter dem Titel „Social Disruption“ konzentriert sich HORIZON dieses Mal auf den sozialen Wandel und beleuchtet alle damit verbundenen Herausforderungen für die Geschäftswelt. In dieser Ausgabe erkunden wir das Zeitalter des Menschen und seinen Einfluss auf unsere zukünftigen Arbeitsumgebungen. Wir untersuchen, wie unser Verhalten die Risikolandschaft prägt.

In the risk management context of these systemic transformations, we classified these “risk changers” that directly affect a company and use the terms:

  • “Environment in danger” for ecological,
  • “Beyond globalisation” for geopolitical,
  • “Digital transition” for technological and
  • “Social disruption” for social transformation.

We have created Horizon, firstly as a print publication and now as a platform for sharing the latest insights about ongoing transformations. Our risk specialists will continue to provide their expertise and knowledge to shine a light on the challenges of the future.

Wir haben HORIZON ins Leben gerufen, um die neuesten Erkenntnisse über aktuelle Veränderungen zu teilen.
Unsere Risikospezialist:innen stellen ihr Fachwissen und ihre Kenntnisse zur Verfügung, um die Herausforderungen der Zukunft zu beleuchten.

Entdecken Sie ihre neuesten Erkenntnisse, Gedanken und Standpunkte oder wählen Sie aus unseren systemischen Risikokategorien, um mehr zu erfahren. Die Inhalte basieren auf dem gebündelten Wissen unseres internationalen GrECo Netzwerks. Aus diesem Grund sind einzelne Beiträge in englischer Sprache verfasst; ergänzend stehen weitere Artikel in deutscher Sprache zur Verfügung.

MGAs operate within authority granted by insurers, with responsibility for underwriting, policy issuance, portfolio management and, depending on the model, claims support or coordination.
MGAs operate within authority granted by insurers, with responsibility for underwriting, policy issuance, portfolio management and, depending on the model, claims support or coordination.
Closing the volatility gap means moving beyond reactive risk transfer.
Closing the volatility gap means moving beyond reactive risk transfer.
For both infrastructure and real estate to survive, the corporate risk manual needs to be rewritten.
AI can generate information for us, but we still need the intelligence and judgement to understand and interpret it for a particular client.  
Real cyber resilience begins when leaders stop chasing certainty and ask what they can still influence when control ends. 
Cyber property damage refers to physical damage caused by a cyber incident, including damage to machinery, infrastructure or stock. 
Finding the right speed and assessing the market correctly is the biggest challenge. Transformation must take place, but at what speed?
The challenges facing Austrian agriculture are diverse and complex. Prok. Dr Mario Winkler, Head of Communications at Österreichische Hagelversicherung, talks with Laura Hochegger, Executive Assistant Strategy, Sustainability, Innovation at GrECo Group
“The important thing here is that managers not only need continuity, but also openness to innovation and change. At the same time, they must stand on a foundation of values and principles that is stable.” – interview with Heimo Scheuch, CEO at wienerberger.
From one of the leading hotels in Innsbruck we learn how the world’s focus on ESG is affecting the hospitality industry and what businesses can do about the increased pressure to change.
Michael Groiss, CFO at F/LIST, talked with Norbert Bucher, Account Manager of F/LIST at GrECo Austria, about how they balance their vision of handcrafting the future of interiors with the growing demand for sustainable production.
HR alone cannot promote the openness to this learning journey; it needs ambassadors to help anchor the green mindset in the corporate culture.
With many countries across the world looking at coal and oil substitutes, renewable energy sources are becoming an increasing part of insurers’ and brokers’ portfolios.
In the face of growing environmental challenges and climate change, insurance companies like UNIQA Group are taking significant steps to embrace sustainability.
“At Erste Group, we have an ESG Office, a dedicated unit focused on sustainability. We are situated within the strategy department, and our main responsibility is to implement the entire regulatory framework of the EU Green Deal within the bank. ”
Procredit Bank, compared to its competitors in Georgia, is leading the charge when it comes to reducing the Georgia’s environmental footprint.
Huge change is happening in all sectors of the marine insurance sector and cargo risks and associated insurances.
State-sponsored cyber-attacks usually exploit infrastructure weaknesses, gather information or skim off money to recover losses from sanctions.
Nowadays, risk management is more in demand than ever. By working in tandem with clients the insurance partner can help to shape the future.
Companies are exposed to various kinds of risks. At the same time, systemic transformation exacerbates existing risks and causes new risks to emerge.
Michael Kolb, Board Member at Acredia, talks about the political effects of the energy crisis and situation of the former Yugoslavian countries.
For Erne Fittings, the world’s leading supplier of butt-weld fittings, every safe connection is a strong pillar of success in risk and supply chain management
How can we increase flexibility and financial resilience in an ever-changing economical and geopolitical environment
The international insurance industry is no longer willing to agree on coverage for Russia and Belarus. The options for coverage in Ukraine are very limited.
Jürgen Spari spoke to Georg Knill about the challenges of the energy transition for the industrial sector and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on domestic companies.
MGAs operate within authority granted by insurers, with responsibility for underwriting, policy issuance, portfolio management and, depending on the model, claims support or coordination.
MGAs operate within authority granted by insurers, with responsibility for underwriting, policy issuance, portfolio management and, depending on the model, claims support or coordination.
Closing the volatility gap means moving beyond reactive risk transfer.
Closing the volatility gap means moving beyond reactive risk transfer.
For both infrastructure and real estate to survive, the corporate risk manual needs to be rewritten.
AI can generate information for us, but we still need the intelligence and judgement to understand and interpret it for a particular client.  
Real cyber resilience begins when leaders stop chasing certainty and ask what they can still influence when control ends. 
Cyber property damage refers to physical damage caused by a cyber incident, including damage to machinery, infrastructure or stock. 
Finding the right speed and assessing the market correctly is the biggest challenge. Transformation must take place, but at what speed?
Helen Evert, Account Manager for Financial Lines at IIZI Estonia highlights how even advanced IT organisations remain vulnerable, urging a rethink of trust in today’s digital landscape.
By focusing on behaviour rather than just content, organisations can drive meaningful change and boost employee engagement in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
At a time when digital intelligence is shaping the sustainability agenda, the intersection of logistics innovation and European vision has never been more critical.
Investments in BESS are not merely technical upgrades; they are strategic moves to enhance a country’s energy resilience in an increasingly interconnected and data-driven world.
As digital technologies reshape modern life in Central and Eastern Europe, balancing connectivity and mental well-being has become vital.
Digital humans – Digi Humans – are AI-powered personalities who can have conversations, express emotions, and convey information in a way that feels natural and human.
The company’s influence is such that its proprietary filament brand, “Prusament,” has entered common parlance among retailers and users alike.
By examining data centres, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrencies, Ketzer highlights how digital progress brings ecological and social risks that are too often ignored.
Georg Winter, CEO of GrECo Group, and Siemens Austria’s CEO Patricia Neumann discussed how AI is transforming industry, work, and governance

Tauchen Sie tief in unsere HORIZON-Printausgabe ein, die sich auf verschiedene Transformationen konzentriert und alle damit verbundenen Herausforderungen aus unterschiedlichen Blickwinkeln betrachtet.