The complexity of today´s risk environment is changing at an accelerating pace, making risk management even more challenging. We address these challenges by highlighting underlying systemic transformations and their implications for future risk and insurance management in various sectors.
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
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.
We have created HORIZON to share the latest insights about ongoing transformations.
Our risk specialists provide their expertise and knowledge to shine a light on the challenges of the future.
Discover all their latest insights, thoughts and viewpoints, or choose from our systemic risk categories to find out more.
George Winter discussed with Sergiu Manea, CEO of Banca Comercială Română, how the bank prioritises education to address the challenges.
AI is taking the world by storm and companies large and small across all sectors are exploring how this latest technological development can aid them in their business endeavours.
While the Social Credit Systems is a distinctive feature in China, its application in Europe would face significant challenges and concerns.
In era when employee mental health is so important, can you afford not to take it seriously?
Katerina Pavlidi met with Jurgita Karvelė
to discuss how effective reputational risk management is the key to preventing psychological violence in the workplace.
ASFINAG oversees the planning, construction, maintenance, operation, and toll collection for approximately 2,549 kilometres of Austria’s motorways and expressways.
In this new Anthropocene Age, the main risks are people’s actions and reactions.
From the options available today, hydrogen is a promising alternative to fossil fuels with some companies, such as Wien Energie, already convinced of its benefits realising projects to test it as an alternative energy source.
The transformation of the Donaustadt power plant is not only a trailblazer for other companies, but also a clear signal that sustainable energy generation is the future.
“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.
If carefully designed and managed, a captive is a tool in the risk manager’s toolbox for large companies that can help build resilience to future transformation risks as a result of climate change, amongst other things.
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.
Gabriele Andratschke, Head of HR at GrECo Group, recently shared her expertise on multigeneration workforces with Lisbeth Lorenz
Strategic acquisition strengthens GrECo’s market position and enhances service offerings in Southeastern Europe.
Ewelina Jaworska-Bein delves into this transformative trend and highlights the myriad of benefits these healthcare apps are bring to organisations and their employees.
This article explores how a health and organisational psychologist played a pivotal role in easing the merger transition at GrECo Hungary.
Ewelina Jaworska-Bien, Group Practice Leader for Health & Benefit at GrECo Specialty, shares her insights on the hot topic of the gender pay gap.
In recent years, Europe has been grappling with a serious labour shortage which is impacting nearly all economic sectors due to an ageing population, low birth rates, and migration.
Generation Alpha is the first generation to be born entirely in the digital age. This digital fluency presents both opportunities and challenges for organisations.
An air gap is the physical separation between critical systems and public networks theoretically minimising the risk of cyberattacks.
The recruitment landscape in real estate is becoming increasingly competitive, and companies need to differentiate themselves to attract top talent.
We are excited to announce the release of the 5th Horizon Risk Thought » Fast Forward publication!
In this exclusive interview, we bring together two leading voices on digital transformation in Central and Eastern Europe: Ursula Deschka, CEO of ERGO Baltics and Georg Winter, CEO of GrECo Group.
Peter Papp, sat down with Peter Bešina, founder of Paralla and Cryptodiggers, to discuss the evolution of cryptocurrencies.
Fear appeal is a common tactic to highlight the dangers of unsafe cyber behaviour in many cybersecurity awareness campaigns.
One practical application of AI is in the digitalization of HR processes. Tasks such as document management and onboarding can be streamlined, reducing errors and saving time.
Excessive reliance on devices is leading to “digital dementia,” a rise in memory lapses, diminished focus, and cognitive fatigue – even among youth and the workforce.
Digital transformation is reshaping higher education, but what does that really look like for universities on the ground?
The new rules mean senior executives face increased scrutiny, greater personal liability, and must pay close attention to the role of D&O insurance in this new era of digital risk.
IT employees are under constant pressure. The threat landscape is dynamic, complex and often unpredictable
Dive deep into our HORIZON print edition which focuses on various transformations and looks at all the challenges they pose from different angles.
Georg Winter
CEO GrECo Group
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