Diary of an engineer. Timber factory visit

Diary of an engineer. Timber factory visit

The MAPFRE Global Risks Engineering assessment is characterized by its highly qualified professionals and the level of its recommendations and requirements consistent over time. It’s a demanding audit that the client really values. We at the MAPFRE Global Risks...

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Navigation and Risk: The Impact of General Average

Navigation and Risk: The Impact of General Average

A maritime adventure is a risky undertaking. Ship owners, loaders, and charterers that use ships for maritime transportation face risks that are common to all of them, and may occur with certain likelihood. General Average embodies the principle of shared adversity,...

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Ultranav: A success story in maritime risk management

Ultranav: A success story in maritime risk management

During the Alsum Latin American Maritime Insurance Congress, we learned about the internal challenge taken on by Ultranav—a shipping company with a large fleet and presence in 19 countries—that successfully managed to significantly reduce the number of claimable...

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Exploring new horizons in the Mining Industry

Exploring new horizons in the Mining Industry

Mining has become a fundamental pillar of modern society, providing materials essential for technology, construction, and energy. In a world with ambitious sustainability objectives, the sector faces unprecedented challenges. To address this situation, Ana Pedrouzo,...

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Challenges facing electric vehicles

Challenges facing electric vehicles

As electric mobility becomes increasingly established in society, the vehicles that make it possible are evolving at an accelerating pace. This cutting-edge technology industry is advancing alongside the insurance sector, which ensures its efficiency and serves as a...

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Evolution of Risk Management in the Timber Industry

Evolution of Risk Management in the Timber Industry

In recent decades, risk management in factories has undergone significant evolution. This time, we focus on the timber industry. The transformation of Risk Management in the wood sector has enabled the integration of risk perspectives across all areas of management,...

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Ammonia: an immediate solution to naval decarbonization

Ammonia: an immediate solution to naval decarbonization

Ammonia, traditionally used in agriculture and industry, currently has very important potential as naval fuel. In this article we analyze the challenges facing technological adaptation and its role in decarbonizing the maritime sector. We are grateful to José Ramón...

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Cybersecurity lessons we’ve earned since the pandemic

Cybersecurity lessons we’ve earned since the pandemic

Lockdowns and movement restrictions experienced during the pandemic marked a turning point in the digital transformation of economies, forcing companies and institutions to adapt to an unprecedented technological scenario. Remote working, virtual meetings and online...

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