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HORIZON Risk Thought >> Fast Forward

Our HORIZON initiative has always stood as a beacon for those who dare to strive forward in business. HORIZON is a platform where boundaries are pushed and the future is envisioned with clarity and determination.

This year, we embrace a renewed spirit of courage – a quality that is not simply admirable in business, but essential. This campaign brings together thinkers and innovators who are challenging the status quo across key areas – risk, sustainability, social change, technology, and governance. Their reflections invite you to consider what courage means personally: how it shapes your ambitions, fuels your imagination, and helps transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

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.

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Authentic Diversity: A Courageous Conversation About Real-World Inclusion. 

We can easily become wrapped up in stereotype work practices, AI and fear of risk.

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From Caution to Courage: Five Shifts to Future Proof Europe’s Boardrooms 

To reclaim Europe’s global competitiveness, Europe’s leaders must transition from being passive observers of risk and compliance to courageous architects of value.

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The Future Favours the Brave

This campaign brings together thinkers and innovators who are challenging the status quo across key areas – risk, sustainability, social change, technology, and governance.

HORIZON Series: Technological Transformation in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe (CESEE).

We are excited to announce the release of the 5th Horizon Risk Thought » Fast Forward publication!

Why Strategic Agility Matters for Digital Transformation

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.

Will Crypto Ever be a Mainstream Currency?

Peter Papp, sat down with Peter Bešina, founder of Paralla and Cryptodiggers, to discuss the evolution of cryptocurrencies.

Does Fear Work? How (Not) to Use Fear Appeal in Raising Cybersecurity Awareness

Fear appeal is a common tactic to highlight the dangers of unsafe cyber behaviour in many cybersecurity awareness campaigns.

AI and the Human Factor

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.

Is Digital Dementia the Hidden Cost of Progress?

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.

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TEST – No Place to Hide: ESG to Put Greenwashing Under the Spotlight

With the ESG spotlight upon us all, company’s need to meticulously craft their future communications strategies, making sure they truly understand the sustainable profile of their products, services, or activities.
One thing is clear – Europe needs to cover gas demand with alternative sources. The EU energy security is compromised if there is no diversification to cover Russian gas imports.

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The Winter is coming: Can renewables break dependence on Russian gas?

Europe needs to cover gas demand with alternative sources. The EU energy security is compromised if there is no diversification to cover Russian gas imports.
Since the outbreak of the Corona pandemic two years ago, global supply chains congestion has threatened the existence of many companies.

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Disrupted supply chains and their consequences

Since the outbreak of the Corona pandemic two years ago, disrupted supply chains have threatened the existence of many companies.
How to manage a transforming risk landscape

How to Manage a Transforming Risk Landscape

The value of intangible relative to tangible cor­porate assets has steadily increased. Emerging risks threaten the value of both tangible and intangible assets.

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Investing in the Future

With new insurers having entered the market in the past few months, we should see a dampening of the price increases we experienced in the previous two years.

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Call to Action for the “New Normal”

On average, premium rates are expected to increase between 5% to 10%, even for policies with a no-claim history.

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Reliable networks and good connections

An interview with Martin Cerny and Jörg Schönenborn, Telecommunication Executives, and Andreas Schmitt, Insurance Professional.

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Changing Insurability: Can Insurance Keep Up With the Rapidly Transforming Risk Landscape?

In the last two years, supply chains were exposed to unforeseen risks. The impact of the pandemic, Evergiven’s blockade of the Suez Canal, or the recent disruptions as a result of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, to name a few. What else must we prepare for?

From Risk Transfer to Risk Intelligence 

Finding the right speed and assessing the market correctly is the biggest challenge. Transformation must take place, but at what speed?

The Future of Energy Will Not be Built by Playing it Safe 

DECCI is a Czech energy group founded in 2007, focused on modern and renewable energy sources. DECCI pioneered renewables with one of the first solar power plants in the Czech Republic.

Romania’s Cyber Wake-Up Call for Boards 

Nearly one in four companies in Romania (23%) has already experienced a cyberattack, yet many still treat the risk as moderate until disruption becomes real.

What Daniel’s Story Teaches Us About Inclusive Work 

Daniel’s message to companies is simple: give people with disabilities the chance to do an apprenticeship, show appreciation, and make work assistance available. 

It’s 2031. Here’s What We Got Wrong. 

The courageous move is not the grand statement. It is the willingness to be inconvenienced, today, for fairness, and to take responsibility for impact, not just intent. 

The Next Test for Georgian Insurers is Leadership

Fragmentation is usually discussed as a weakness. However, I believe that for the Georgian insurance market, it can also be an advantage.  

No Time to Bury Our Heads 

Through directives and requirements, we try to improve cybersecurity in general. But in cybersecurity, the courage to transform does not lie only in adopting new technologies.

When the Map No Longer Matches Reality 

What the world faces currently is not a single crisis. Some will define it as a “reset” – not a conspiratorial event, but a fundamental restructuring of economic rules, valuations, and mechanisms.

When Geopolitics Hits Exports 

Lukáš Vodička, Group Practice Leader Trade Credit Specialties at GrECo Holding speaks with Gejza Trgiňa, Senior Underwriter at Atradius about what Czech exporters need to watch today and what it takes to build resilience when geopolitical unrest becomes a business issue, not background noise. 

HORIZON Series: Technological Transformation in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe (CESEE).

We are excited to announce the release of the 5th Horizon Risk Thought » Fast Forward publication!

Why Strategic Agility Matters for Digital Transformation

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.

Will Crypto Ever be a Mainstream Currency?

Peter Papp, sat down with Peter Bešina, founder of Paralla and Cryptodiggers, to discuss the evolution of cryptocurrencies.

Does Fear Work? How (Not) to Use Fear Appeal in Raising Cybersecurity Awareness

Fear appeal is a common tactic to highlight the dangers of unsafe cyber behaviour in many cybersecurity awareness campaigns.

AI and the Human Factor

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.

Is Digital Dementia the Hidden Cost of Progress?

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.

Redefining Campus Learning in the Digital Age

Digital transformation is reshaping higher education, but what does that really look like for universities on the ground?

NIS2 Puts Managers in the Hot Seat

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.

Beyond Data Breaches: Supporting the Wellbeing of IT Professionals

IT employees are under constant pressure. The threat landscape is dynamic, complex and often unpredictable
Under the title “Technological Transformation in CESEE”, we explore how digital innovation is reshaping industries, economies, and societies across Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. As part of this campaign, we invited clients and business partners to join our risk thought leadership community and share their perspectives.
Read Our Latest HORIZON Publication

Dive deep into our HORIZON print edition which focuses on various transformations and looks at all the challenges they pose from different angles.

HORIZON 2025

Technological Transformation in CSEE

HORIZON 2025

Social Disruption

HORIZON 2024

Environment in Danger

HORIZON 2023

Beyond globalisation

HORIZON 2022

Risk Thought >> Fast Forward

Georg Winter

CEO GrECo Group

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