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.
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.
If you have followed the media recently, you are probably aware that the younger generation cares about the environment and their future, and that they are willing to go to the extreme to prove their point.
A third of the younger generations believe climate change is the biggest threat of our time, and over half believe they don’t have the power to do anything about it.
If you have followed the media recently, you are probably aware that the younger generation cares about the environment and their future, and that they are willing to go to the extreme to prove their point.
A third of the younger generations believe climate change is the biggest threat of our time, and over half believe they don’t have the power to do anything about it.
The United Nations has recently indicated that the youth of today have the most positive outlook on Artificial Intelligence (AI) with an astonishing 93.2% stating they feel positive about it
82% of Gen Z will buy a car with a combustion engine.
62% of the younger generation believe being vegetarian is a good way to help save the environment.
Companies need to think through these topics on time and think them through strategically, so they can build up strategic competitive advantages
August 2023 saw horrific flooding in Slovenia as a month´s worth of rain fell in just 24 hours. We ask: How can politics help in such a crisis?
Small steps by every business and every individual today will make a huge impact on our environmental footprint in the long run. We should all be thinking of cleantech living and doing whatever we can to help reduce our environmental footprint.
Austrian Post has laid the right tracks for vehicle fleet sustainability in the haulage and logistics industry with its future-oriented strategy.
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.
An effective risk management process is a basic requirement for tackling transformation risks.
Mariana Kühnel, Deputy General Secretary of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce spoke about staying calm in these unpredictable times and how Europe can gain comparative advantages.
Economic sanctions used for foreign policy purposes are economic penalties – such as prohibiting trade, stopping financial transactions or barring economic and military assistance – used to influence a nation and provide incentives for obedience with the rule of law or other governing rules and regulations.
This article will provoke thoughts and create awareness about the new political world order, the changing influence of Western and Eastern powers as well as the emergence and formation of a new centre of gravity in the global economy. It takes a close look at an emerging geopolitical dominance and focuses on the new crossroads between the West and the East – the New Silk Roads.
Plans are underway to construct a new power plant fuelled by waste material on the premises of Rondo Ganahl AG as part of the Initiative “Energy Autonomy Frastanz”. The new plant in Austria’s most western province will cover the future thermal energy demand of the Rondo paper mill and corrugated board plant and will also supply other businesses and private households.
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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