Passive fire protection systems, mandatory by law and present in all buildings, are integrated fire protection solutions that resist and limit the spread of fire and smoke. Concept, context and problems When we think about fire protection, we usually imagine...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining more and more ground in industry, consolidating its role as an essential tool in the management and optimization of production processes. Its application in planning, the efficient use of resources, corrective and preventive...
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....
Climate risk has ceased to be exceptional and has become a determining factor for the economy, society, and the insurance sector, as was so forcefully demonstrated by the torrential storms and flash floods that affected Spain in 2024. One year on, we evaluate the...
In light of the increase in disruptive incidents that can severely affect organizations, business continuity management is becoming increasingly important within the strategic plans of organizations. Business continuity management is a process that helps organizations...
Ensuring safety is one of the greatest challenges of nuclear energy. From plant design to waste management and emergency response, the sector applies strict protocols to minimize risks. Nuclear energy is the subject of worldwide debate between those who defend its...
During the XXX edition of the Mapfre Global Risks International Seminar, held in Cáceres (Extremadura, Spain), from May 27 to 29, the V Award for Excellence in Risk Management was presented to Progreso. We didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to interview Álvaro...
Friday, May 29 The second session of the Mapfre International Global Risks Seminar brought together experts to discuss global geostrategy—across both politics and economics—as well as key sectors shaping an increasingly complex and challenging business landscape....