More Than Just a Game: The Risk Management Behind the FIFA World Cup
(Credit: Canva) Every four years, billions of fans around the world tune in to watch the FIFA World Cup. While the spotlight often falls on dramatic goals, tactical masterclasses and unforgettable moments, another game is unfolding behind the scenes, one that risk professionals understand all too well. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the […]
PARIMA Continues Next-Gen Risk Takers Challenge in 2026 at Mumbai Conference, Crowning Kritika Bajaj as Winner
(Credit: PARIMA) 18 June 2026 –– PARIMA successfully concluded its Next-Gen Risk Takers Challenge – Mumbai Edition, held during the PARIMA Mumbai Conference 2026, a dynamic speaking competition designed to empower emerging risk professionals by providing them with a platform to share their insights, experiences, and perspectives with a live audience. The Next-Gen Risk Takers Challenge is […]
Beyond Borders: Risk Managers Far from Home | Olivia Cahuzac’s Journey of Returning to Singapore and Leading Globally
(Credit: Olivia Cahuzac) Originally from France, Olivia Cahuzac’s career has taken her across continents and cultures. After studying political science and specialising in security and defence, she began her professional journey in Brussels, working on projects focused on counterterrorism, intelligence, and crisis management. Today, as Corporate Resilience Director at STMicroelectronics, she leads the company’s global […]
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PARIMA Continues Next-Gen Risk Takers Challenge in 2026 with First-Ever Tie-Breaker at Manila Edition
(Credit: PARIMA) 5 June 2026 –– PARIMA successfully concluded its Next-Gen Risk Takers Challenge – Manila Edition, held on 21 May 2026, a dynamic speaking competition designed to empower emerging risk professionals by providing them with a platform to share their insights, experiences, and perspectives with a live audience. The Next-Gen Risk Takers Challenge is proudly supported by QBE Asia […]
PARIMA and SCIA Leaders Recognised in Captive Review’s 2026 Power 50
29 May 2026 – PARIMA is proud to announce that two of its prominent leaders, Franck Baron and Kelvin Wu, have been recognised under the “Leading Captive Owners” category in the Captive Review Power 50 2026. The annual Captive Review Power 50 celebrates some of the most influential professionals shaping the future of the captive insurance industry. This year’s edition […]
China Fireworks Factory Explosion Raises Urgent Questions on Industrial Risk and Workplace Safety Oversight
(Credit: Reuters) On 4 May 2026, a deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan Province killed 26 people and injured 61 others, according to BBC News. Authorities deployed more than 1,500 emergency responders, supported by search dogs, drones, and robots, as rescue teams worked through the debris. Seven individuals were pulled from the wreckage during […]
Life on the Edge: Inside the World of Risk Managers | Navigating Risk Across Borders with Mrunal Pandit
(Credit: Mrunal Pandit) Introduction of Profile: With over two decades of experience across underwriting, broking, and global insurance leadership, Mrunal Pandit brings a uniquely holistic perspective to risk, one that blends technical depth with strategic foresight. Today, as Head of Global Insurance at VFS Global, she leads efforts to map and manage risks across the organisation’s global footprint. From […]
The Risk Exchange: Sylvie Gleises on Leading with Strategy, Empathy and Ambition
(Credit: Sylvie Gleises/AXA XL) Introduction of Profile: From aspiring artist to CEO Asia at AXA XL, Sylvie Gleises’s journey into insurance is both unique and unconventional. Born and raised in France with Vietnamese heritage, her early ambitions were rooted in the creative arts — a path shaped by curiosity. Today, with over two decades of experience across AXA, she leads […]
