Biotechnology holds great promise in tackling pressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, and public health crises. Yet, this vast potential comes with significant risks, from the possibility of misuse to unforeseen environmental consequences....
Data centers face various risks that may compromise their proper functioning, among them power failures, extreme environmental conditions, human error, cyberattacks and fire. Implementing preventive measures and early detection systems are the key to minimizing...
Under the slogan “The Art of Risk”, AGERS (the Spanish Association of Risk Management and Insurance) held it 35th annual Congress at the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid city center on June 26. The meeting brought together more than 400 professionals, including risk...
Water is a strategic and essential asset on a global scale, fundamentally in the domestic, urban and agricultural environments. But apart from being an essential and invaluable resource, water also plays a fundamental role in industry, where it’s used in the...
From the moment man managed to ignite a spark without burning himself, the history of engineering is full of inventions. We managed to avoid long distances and transport goods with the help of the wheel. Before we realized it, we were building majestic pyramids. At...
Regulatory compliance is now an essential component of any business strategy, and particularly for financial institutions. We analyze legislative developments and the sustainable commitments to which it is currently subject. We talk with Sonia Lecina, who took the...
Understanding the status of assets translates into fewer claims and a reduction in costs for our customers. In industry, where MAPFRE Global Risks offers insurance solutions to its clients, critical equipment and machinery are at the operational heart of many...
The Sun, the energy engine of our planetary system, provides us with light and heat, but also generates intense phenomena that directly impact life on Earth. Studying these events is crucial, as they can pose a risk to power grids and satellites, interrupting both...
The Global Risks Bilbao conference was launched two years ago with the aim of establishing a forum for dialogue on key risks affecting the insurance industry in the Basque Country. On September 23, the second edition of Global Risks Bilbao was held, featuring...