The frequency and size of ransomware attacks has started to spread from organisations primarily based in developed economies in the northern hemisphere, to include more targets in the southern hemisphere including the Middle East, Asia, Australia, as well as South America, according to the specialist insurer Hiscox.
The OpenText 2023 Cyber security Threat Report released in March 2023 explores the latest threats and risks to the small and medium business and consumer segments.
Insurers face a crisis of confidence as global warming makes weather events unpredictable and increases damage, according to one of the world’s largest insurance broker Aon.
Political risk is likely to remain elevated for multinationals throughout 2023 as several major factors combine to compound problems for risk managers, according to Marsh 2023 Political Risk Report.
AI can be used for nefarious purposes, including spreading conspiracy theories, in a much cheaper and faster manner, according to a study by NewsGuard, a company that monitors and researches online misinformation.
Five man-made chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have reached record levels in the atmosphere despite a worldwide ban on their manufacture and use.
A first-of-its-kind study has attempted to explore the minds of CEOs in managing cyber risk.
Global life and health insurers are paying up to $15bn a year in mental health-related disability insurance claims, according to a new study by The Geneva Association (GA), the leading insurance think-tank.
There is a 27.5% probability that another COVID-like pandemic could occur in the next 10 years. A strong pandemic defence system, however, could reduce the 27.5% probability to 8%.
A new study published in a recent issue of scientific journal Science said that droughts are coming on faster and higher global temperatures are increasing the frequency of flash droughts.
A large gap exists between how workers feel about their financial, mental, physical and social health and how their employers perceive it, according to a new study by Metlife Insurance.