Graphene comprises a single-dimensional layer of carbon atoms. The material has grabbed the attention of large corporations since its boom in 2004, thanks to its resistance, flexibility and high technical and electrical conductivity. Twenty years later, it counts as...
Financial health is key to a region's well-being, but the increasingly digitalized insurance industry is more and more vulnerable to technological risks. To help companies protect themselves, Europe has established specific regulations for information and...
The growing exposure of cities to the impact of climate-related disasters is driving the search for new strategies and engineering technologies that protect the population and improve infrastructural resilience against extreme phenomena. Of the main scourges of...
Extreme catastrophic events, intensified by climate change, represent a growing threat to communities around the world. Some countries, such as Japan, have developed innovative solutions that pave the way for a safer and more resilient future. Earthquakes, hurricanes,...
Maritime transport, which represents more than 80% of the volume of global trade, is currently facing significant technological, political and climate challenges. The insurance sector is there to help it overcome them successfully. Whole economies and societies depend...
In line with the enormous technological development we’ve seen in recent decades, the telecommunications sector has also evolved and shares numerous similarities with data processing centers. And your risk management faces new risks. Javier Unanua, an engineer with...
Smart roads look set to be part of the next mobility revolution. Physical and digital systems that integrate sensors, advanced technology, data analytics, and AI will transform any journey into a safer, more efficient, and connected experience. While the purpose of...
Today we meet Jose MarÃa Baños, 23, who’s a Transport and Aviation underwriting analyst in the Operations area at Mapfre Global Risks. He recently completed a master’s in Maritime Business Management and Maritime Law, with an average grade of 9 (humble brag!). So...
The integration of drones into conventional air space seems imminent, but it poses operational challenges and safety challenges. Virginia R. MartÃn (U-space Operations Development Division of ENAIRE, the air navigation manager in Spain, certified for the provision of...