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.

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.
Employers need to go back to basics and look at the structure of the benefits they offer and determine if it must be changed or stepped up. Now is the time to do it.
Nowadays, employees expect more from their employer than ever before. Meeting these expectations will involve more personalisation of the benefits offering.
How will global insurance and reinsurance adapt to new challenges and navigate the stormy waters of the 21st century?
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.
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, disrupted supply chains have threatened the existence of many companies.
The value of intangible relative to tangible cor­porate assets has steadily increased. Emerging risks threaten the value of both tangible and intangible assets.
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.
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.
62% of the younger generation believe being vegetarian is a good way to help save the environment.
Nowadays, more and more companies are starting to realise the accepted traditional benefits offering is no longer relevant or appropriate, and the one-size-fits-all approach is a thing of the past.
We are in the fast-paced age of technology and Health & Benefits is having to transform and evolve at an alarming pace to keep up. 
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.
An effective risk management process is a basic requirement for tackling transformation risks.
From an HR perspective, the past three years were predominantly shaped by the challenges and crises that have influenced our activities since the beginning of the pandemic. The impact of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity – the VUCA world – has become more pronounced with each crisis that has hit both the economic environment of organisations and people`s personal lives.
The biggest problem of the insurance industry today is the fact that the sales of an insurance product are separated from the sales of the core product or service that the insurance is associated with.
Companies are exposed to various kinds of risks. At the same time, systemic transformation exacerbates existing risks and causes new risks to emerge.
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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