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HORIZON Risk Thought >> Fast Forward

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
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.
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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.

Why Another Middle East Conflict Forces Us to Rethink Terrorism & Political Violence Coverage

When geopolitical shockwaves hit, PRI doesn’t flinch. And that stability is often exactly what lenders, investors, and boards need to see.

Financial Risks and the Gulf Crisis: Market Uncertainty and the Threat From Capital Flight

The priority right now for Financial Institutions and Property related industries must be to make sure their KYC and other anti-money laundering controls are as tight as possible

Iran Conflict 2026: Insurance-Relevant Implications for Aviation Customers in CSEE

This article summarises the key insurance‑relevant developments and outlines what aviation customers must consider immediately.

Crisis Management Protocols for CSEE Companies Amid Middle East Escalation 

Robust crisis protocols are not just a protective measure, they are essential for operational continuity in today’s unpredictable landscape.

Duty of Care Under Pressure: Helping Employees Navigate the Evolving Risks in the Middle East 

In times of geopolitical uncertainty, attempting to predict events is less important than preparing for rapid change.

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.

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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.

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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?

Case study: Embracing a Multigenerational Workforce

Gabriele Andratschke, Head of HR at GrECo Group, recently shared her expertise on multigeneration workforces with Lisbeth Lorenz

From Traditional to Modern Approaches: Interview with Alex Sidorenko

Strategic acquisition strengthens GrECo’s market position and enhances service offerings in Southeastern Europe.

Embracing the Future: The Rise of Digital Healthcare

Ewelina Jaworska-Bein delves into this transformative trend and highlights the myriad of benefits these healthcare apps are bring to organisations and their employees.

Smooth Transitions: How Psychological Expertise Facilitated GrECo’s Merger with MAI

This article explores how a health and organisational psychologist played a pivotal role in easing the merger transition at GrECo Hungary.

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Bridging the Gender Pay Gap: Ensuring Equal Pay for Future Generations

Ewelina Jaworska-Bien, Group Practice Leader for Health & Benefit at GrECo Specialty, shares her insights on the hot topic of the gender pay gap.

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Healthcare in Crisis: Addressing Labour Shortages and Climate Migration in Europe

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.

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Evolution of leadership: Meeting the needs of Generation Alpha

Generation Alpha is the first generation to be born entirely in the digital age. This digital fluency presents both opportunities and challenges for organisations.

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Breaching the Air Gap: Human Mistakes as a Cyberattack Vulnerability

An air gap is the physical separation between critical systems and public networks theoretically minimising the risk of cyberattacks. 

Innovating Recruitment: How ADDRESS Real Estate Uses a Boardgame to Attract Top Talent

The recruitment landscape in real estate is becoming increasingly competitive, and companies need to differentiate themselves to attract top talent.
Transformation in Global Insurance

Transformation in Global Insurance

How will global insurance and reinsurance adapt to new challenges and navigate the stormy waters of the 21st century?

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Innovations on the Way

Driverless transport systems, packaging, loading and reloading are already typical robotic examples which will gain in importance.

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Accelerated change

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated existing trends which will continue to shape the real estate sector in the years to come.

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Setting the Technological Pace

Motor insurance used to be a pretty standardised product. This will change.

Quo Vadis sanitas?

There are three megatrends which will affect the entire healthcare system in the near future: an increasing and aging population, lack of medical staff as well as a rising dependency on new technologies

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The Quiet Revolution

At the same time and with increasing urbanisation, infrastructure and smart city developments, a stronger focus will be put on making infrastructure and transport more efficient and sustainable.

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System Switch to Autopilot

Traditional B2B and B2C companies are increasingly working together and are increasingly building a new B2B2C business (Business to Business to Customer). “Affinity” is the buzzword of the hour.

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Digital Transition – Technology Rises a New Paradigm of Risks and Opportunities

For industries to remain properly insured, we must be able to quantify the severity of a drought.

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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