Changing our operational-risk landscape

Chris Brits, Managing Partner of Riskonet South Africa, recently featured on podcast platform RSKReview. During the podcast he discussed the opportunities and challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic, the use of technology in managing operational risks and the evolution from the role of risk manager to that of strategic advisor.

Brits: “Covid-19 is the first of many challenges we are going to be faced with. Preparing for all eventualities, learning from colleagues all over the world and sharing information and other data are now more important than ever in aiding effective decision making.

More about RSKReview Podcast

RSKReview Podcast was started on the premise that initiative-takers think that risks should be accessible, practical, and even fun. The objective of the South African RSKReview is to inform listeners and share various views with them, and, in so doing, strengthen the “risk sector” as a whole. A podcast of a topically relevant interview with a leading risk expert or market leader is made available on RSKReview every week.

More about Riskonet South Africa

Chris Brits is Managing Partner of Johannesburg-based Riskonet South Africa. The company serves private- and public-sector clients, brokers, insurers and reinsurers across the entire African continent, including the Indian Ocean islands. Chris leads a team of specialists who give advice on a broad spectrum of risk-management disciplines.

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Narim-congres

The application of technology is also the theme at this year's virtual Narim congress, which will be held on September 18. Data technology is on the rise, also in the world of insurance. Insurers involve data analyzes in estimating the risks, insurability and in determining and implementing the underwriting policy. Data offers possibilities, but also has limitations for the time being. Ron de Bruijn, managing partner of Riskonet, therefore questions an overly data-driven risk approach.