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

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.

Laura Hochegger sits down with Janice Goodenough from HYDROGRID to discuss the untapped potential of hydropower.
How Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence Are Changing the Labour Market
We are in a time where advancements are once again having a profound impact on civilization but with one crucial difference.
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.
Companies are exposed to various kinds of risks. At the same time, systemic transformation exacerbates existing risks and causes new risks to emerge.
Insurers are faced with a challenge during the energy transition. The past loss experience can no longer be used for predictive scenarios. New risks will emerge.
Comprehensive risk analyses combined with a presentation of the risks will be necessary for a successful renewal.
Amongst those most affected by decarbonisation efforts is the financial services industry, such as equity investors, lenders and insurers.
New modelling and technical tools are being utilised more than ever as insurers want to understand the complex technicalities of cargo risks.
 The insurance sector has adopted the ESG targets with every company developing an ESG strategy. The sector is particularly affected by climate change,
The prevention of damage from severe weather events will play an important role in future risk management.
The international shipping industry produced just over one billion tons of greenhouse gases (GHG) in 2018, almost 10% more than in 2012.
Environmental protection and measures curbing climate change have not lost their geopolitical and socio-political relevance during the pandemic.
When geopolitical shockwaves hit, PRI doesn’t flinch. And that stability is often exactly what lenders, investors, and boards need to see.
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
This article summarises the key insurance‑relevant developments and outlines what aviation customers must consider immediately.
Robust crisis protocols are not just a protective measure, they are essential for operational continuity in today’s unpredictable landscape.
In times of geopolitical uncertainty, attempting to predict events is less important than preparing for rapid change.
In einer Zeit, die von geopolitischen Umbrüchen, wirtschaftlicher Volatilität und zunehmendem ökologischen Druck geprägt ist, sehen sich österreichische Unternehmen mit einem immer komplexer werdenden Risikoumfeld konfrontiert.
Ist es ein Klischee zu glauben, dass Frauen härter arbeiten müssen, um in männerdominierten Branchen erfolgreich zu sein?
Under the title “Environment in danger”, our upcoming HORIZON series concentrates on the ecological transformation and therefore looks at all its challenges from various angles.
Other crises, the climate crisis being a prominent example, are more likely to emerge as developments that gradually manifest themselves.
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, leading diverse teams poses unique challenges, particularly when managing different generations.
In era when employee mental health is so important, can you afford not to take it seriously?
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. 
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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