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The UK Government's Autumn 2024 Budget has sparked a wave of optimism across Public Sector organisations. With shifts in funding, infrastructure investment, and support for social services, there's a lot to look forward to. However, uncertainties will remain until the outcomes of the Spring Spending Review in 2025 are known. In our latest article we delve into the key aspects of the budget and its implications: 1. Sustainable Funding 2. Preventative Services 3. Housing 4. Child and Adult Care 5. Local Climate Action 6. Safer Streets Risk management is not just about protection; it's about creating value. By embedding robust enterprise risk management, organisations can proactively address emerging risks and adapt to evolving challenges. 🌟 Read the full article to learn more about how to build organisational resilience and thrive in this evolving landscape: https://lnkd.in/e-iCvjdY #RiskEngineeringZRSUK #RiskManagement #PublicSector #AutumnBudget2024

On the 6th November, Gary Howe, will be presenting on "The Fire Safety Challenges of Battery Energy Storage Systems – Development of Effective Fire Management Strategies" for the IFE Norfolk & Suffolk CPD event. This insightful session will cover key topics including developing effective fire management strategies, navigating NFPA guidance, implementing appropriate fixed fire protection and detection controls, and understanding fire and rescue service requirements for BESS sites. If you are interested in joining this presentation, please reach out to Hedley Thompson via DM for the joining link.  Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity, tailored for our UK audience! #RiskEngineeringZRSUK #FireSafety #RiskManagement

Now more than ever, businesses are confronting the extreme weather risks that threaten their physical assets, operations, people and revenue. Join Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) and Chicago RIMS on Thursday, November 7th, to hear from ZRS risk specialists Ellen Marie M. and Bill Ingram as they help companies understand their risk and take action to address extreme weather and climate challenges. Chicago RIMS members and non-members are welcome! There is no cost to attend. Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024 Time: 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Location: Zurich Schaumburg Office -1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196 Register now! ➡🔗https://lnkd.in/gXpEEygm #extremeweather #climaterisk #RiskEngineeringZRSUS

As the adoption of e-scooters and e-bikes continues to rise, it's essential for us to be aware of the associated fire risks. Zurich Insurance’s latest article from Deevi Williams ACII provides an in-depth look at these risks and offers vital safety guidelines to ensure you and your community remain safe. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gnJCEfUy 📢 Share this post to help raise awareness and promote safety within your community and network. #FireSafety #EScooters #EcoFriendly #RiskEngineeringZRSUK

A staggering 80% of New York City residents feel their city is unprepared for climate-related risks, including extreme weather, according to a brand-new report, Resilience from the Ground Up, produced by Economist Impact and supported by Zurich Insurance. New Yorkers are not alone; the Report found these concerns are global: four out of five people in the survey also believe their city is unprepared for climate-related risk.  Building resilient cities has never been more critical. That is why Zurich Resilience Solutions works with municipalities, including Madrid City Council, to help them identify and manage their exposure to climate risks, such as extreme heat. From global and site-level climate exposure data to climate scenario modeling, visualization, quantification, and action planning, ZRS helps customers map their risk, quantify the impact on their assets, people and revenue, and make critical capital allocation decisions.   Want to know more? Connect with our team – Jon Tate, or Mac Carmichael today!   Read the The Economist story here: ➡️🔗https://lnkd.in/emnyq5Tf, or access the full report ➡️🔗 https://spkl.io/6048fRW1I #EconomistImpact #ClimateResilienceZRS #UrbanResilience #Resilientcities  

Please join Zurich Resilience Solutions on November 5th and 6th at the Ivey Donald K. Johnson Centre in Toronto for this complimentary event: ZRS Cyber Resilience Experience with special guest Vivien Bilquez, Global Head of Cyber Resilience at Zurich Resilience Solutions. This event offers a unique look at the evolving cyber threat landscape. You will gain invaluable insights through various sessions, including: ◾ Cyber Risk Quantification and the Cyber Supply Chain Seminar ◾ Hacking Lab Demonstration ◾ Interactive Cyber Escape Game These activities are designed to offer a hands-on understanding of how easily networks and devices can be compromised and how ZRS Cyber Resilience services can enhance your organization's resilience. This event is complimentary; please join us! Learn more and register for the event HERE: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gJW-_gin ZRS Cyber Resilience Experience Date: November 5, 2024 – November 6, 2024 Location: Ivey Donald K. Johnson Centre 130 King St. W Toronto, ON M5X 1A9

While large companies generally have adequate resources to address cyber risk, small to medium-sized businesses may find the challenge so daunting that they give up and rely on hope instead. But it doesn't have to be this way. Read how businesses can take a cost-efficient approach to identifying and managing the most impactful cyber threats https://lnkd.in/eAVNUb-a #CyberResilienceZRS #CyberSecurity #CyberResilience Zurich Commercial Insurance Vivien Bilquez

The recent CrowdStrike outage, triggered by a flawed software update, impacted over 8.5 million PCs worldwide, disrupting critical sectors such as healthcare and finance. Are businesses ready to handle such incidents? Dan Elliott, our Head of Cyber Resilience APAC, offers valuable insights in his interview with iTNews Asia. Discover the lessons learned and explore essential strategies for managing third-party risks and ensuring operational continuity in our interconnected digital landscape. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gK5dMHbd #CyberResilienceZRS #CyberSecurity #CyberResilience Zurich Insurance

Winter is coming, and with it, a surge in escape of water incidents. Last winter in the UK, we saw a 75% increase in burst pipe claims, with nearly 2,000 incidents in December alone. The average repair cost has skyrocketed to £12,791. But this doesn’t have to be your story. Here are 10 simple steps to protect your home. Implementing these can significantly reduce the risk and save you money and inconvenience. Want to know more about ZRS’s services to prevent, mitigate, and manage water escape? Contact us to speak with one of our engineers. #RiskEngineeringZRSUK #WinterReady #HomeSafety 

Just wrapped up an insightful two days at Sport Positive 24! The event highlighted the crucial need to bridge the gap between sustainability teams and finance departments to drive both sustainability and profitability. While climate mitigation has been the main focus of most organisation’s sustainability initiatives, it's clear that a holistic approach incorporating climate adaptation is essential. The physical impacts of climate change are affecting all sports, from athletics to horse riding to football, emphasising the growing need for adaptation, with larger organisations leading the charge. Sport has the unique platform to inspire change and drive momentum towards a more resilient and sustainable world. #RiskEngineeringZRSUK #SportPositive24 #Sustainability #ClimateAdaptation #ESG #SportsLeadership Daniel Keir Kumu Kumar James Harvey