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...
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,...
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...
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...
At times, the immediacy of the news cycle and the urgency to convey the latest in what’s happening around the world can provoke a whirlwind of disjointed data and opinions. We feel it’s opportune to pause, take a step back and analyze a series of events that generated...
Mapfre Global Risks recently held its popular firefighting competition in Latin America for the first time, in Chile, with the 10 participating fire brigades meeting at the National Firefighter Academy, where four tough tests were conducted that culminated in three...
A risk engineer has to review many aspects during a risk inspection visit. Elements such as location, construction type, distances between units, tanks, buildings etc., facilities maintenance, physical safety, and the fire protection measures in place at the plant....