Willem van Wyk, Senior Executive Officer and Director for the Middle East at HDI Global, states that risk management is evolving into a board-level strategic function rather than just a compliance requirement. Companies operating across multiple jurisdictions face complex risks Read More …
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HDI Global Highlights the Strategic Role of Risk Management at Board Level
Why SME Risks Become More Complex as Businesses Expand
As small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow, their risk profiles become increasingly complex, according to industry experts. Expansion introduces higher operational, financial, regulatory, and cyber risks, which can impact continuity, profitability, and compliance. Experts note that SMEs often face challenges Read More …
Dark Patterns in the Insurance Industry: Challenges, Consumer Protection and the Road Ahead
Executive Summary Digital transformation has revolutionised the insurance industry by making products more accessible, simplifying policy issuance, and enabling faster customer onboarding. Online insurance aggregators, insurer websites, mobile applications, digital intermediaries, and embedded insurance have significantly improved customer convenience. However, Read More …
EY Highlights Three Strategic Actions for Insurance CROs in 2026
A new report by Ernst & Young (EY) lays out three strategic actions Chief Risk Officers (CROs) in the insurance industry should take in 2026 to navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape. As digital transformation accelerates, insurers face heightened risks Read More …
Middle East conflict reveals huge risk management gaps, industry says
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has exposed significant weaknesses in corporate risk management frameworks and insurance coverage, according to industry analysis published in Insurance Times. The situation has highlighted that many organisations were insufficiently prepared for the scale Read More …
Online Course on Foundations of Insurance
Insurance is one of the most important financial tools, yet it is often misunderstood due to complex terminology, policy structures, and lack of clarity on how it actually works. Many individuals and professionals struggle to understand coverage, claims, and risk Read More …
IRDAI Bancassurance Regulations India Guide
IRDAI Bancassurance Regulations India Guide provides a structured understanding of how banks distribute insurance products while ensuring compliance and customer protection. Bancassurance has become a key distribution channel in India, but it introduces operational, compliance, and conduct risks that require Read More …
Cyber Risk Now a Core Business and Economic Threat: Geneva Association
Cyber risk has evolved into a core business and economic threat, according to insights from The Geneva Association, reflecting the growing impact of digital vulnerabilities across industries. The report highlights that cyber risk is no longer confined to IT departments Read More …
Indian Firms Exposed to Critical Risks — Few Quantify Them
A new survey conducted by Aon and covered in The Economic Times reveals that while Indian companies are acutely aware of rising risks—including cyber-threats, economic volatility, business interruptions and talent challenges—only a small fraction are quantifying these threats or evaluating Read More …
Cyber threats dominate Australian business risk priorities
Australian organisations are now placing cybersecurity at the peak of their risk-management agendas, according to the latest Aon plc 2025 Global Risk Management Survey. The study, which included nearly 3,000 risk leaders across 63 countries including Australia and New Zealand, Read More …