Origins and relevance of the Fire Defense Competition

Origins and relevance of the Fire Defense Competition

On May 24, we hosted the Fire Defense Competition, an event that was first held in 1969. It was originally organized by the National Institute of Industry (Instituto Nacional de Industria, INI) and it’s Mutual Insurance Company (Mutualidad de Seguros del INI, MUSINI)....

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Reinsurance market: Are we facing a cycle change?

Reinsurance market: Are we facing a cycle change?

The insurance industry is a living thing, and therefore exposed to the social, economic and geopolitical conditions that occur in the world. While their behavior has historically been cyclical, experts say we could be facing a totally unprecedented set of...

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Artificial Intelligence in Global Risk Management

Artificial Intelligence in Global Risk Management

AI was a cross-cutting theme at the XXIX MAPFRE International Global Risks Seminar held last June. It was the centerpiece of one of the event’s highlights, addressing its impact on global risk management. Moderated by Diego Bodas, Head of AI at MAPFRE, we were told...

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What is the current economic outlook?

What is the current economic outlook?

José Luis Jiménez, Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of MAPFRE, opened the XXIX International Global Risks Seminar held by the company with some relevant and necessary context for undertaking any debate in the sector: the current economic outlook. Before the...

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Insurtech Evolution and Trends

Insurtech Evolution and Trends

As part of the 29th International Global Risks Seminar, Javier Santiso, CEO and General Partner of Mundi Ventures, offered a broad perspective on how technology is revolutionizing the insurance sector and what challenges are on the horizon. Throughout history, we have...

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Large cities, major risks: Valparaíso

Large cities, major risks: Valparaíso

The silhouette of Chile is one of the most recognizable on the world map. This elongated and narrow country, nestled between the Andes mountain range and the Pacific Ocean, is a true maritime balcony. Valparaíso, one of its most iconic cities, reflects both its beauty...

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Biomimetics: nature as a teacher of civil engineering

Biomimetics: nature as a teacher of civil engineering

Every form, nexus, and movement in nature serves a purpose. In its apparent chaos, it hides the secret of its survival. Biomimetics, a science that draws inspiration from flora and fauna, allows us to find efficient responses in civil engineering, addressing the...

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Interconnected risks: experience in the face of uncertainty

Interconnected risks: experience in the face of uncertainty

European Risk managers are today facing an environment where different threats are more deeply connected, and these connections boost the likelihood, impact, and complexity of these threats materializing. This requires a particularly integrated approach in terms of...

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