All articles by Nathan Skinner

  • Marketing

    Leading lights shine at StrategicRISK Awards 2011

    I’d like to express huge congratulations to all of the winners of this year’s StrategicRISK European Risk Management Awards. We tend to say this every year but it’s really true that the standard of entries just keeps on getting better.Against a backdrop of tough economic times and a tricky operating ...

  • 20 years in risk
    Analysis

    Amrae 2012: marking two decades of change

    2012-02-08T13:18:00Z

    In celebration of Amrae’s 20th Les Rencontres, StrategicRISK brings you this special supplement tracking the progress of the risk management profession over the past two decades.

  • Comment

    In search of sunny climes

    2011-07-05T13:08:00Z

    Just what would it take to convince a captive to redomicile to Qatar?

  • Comment

    Financial sector risk is still lagging

    2011-06-21T12:34:00Z

    With memories of the financial crisis fading a new report warns that the lessons from 2008 have not yet been learnt

  • Case Studies

    Is nuclear apocalypse being overhyped?

    2011-03-17T12:42:00Z

    The unfolding nuclear crisis in Japan, while worrying, is a classic example of the media hyping up a risk and causing more problems

  • Directors can be held liable for bribery
    Comment

    Bribery Act delay

    2011-02-28T15:40:00Z

    Risk managers tell me they are still concerned about the Bribery Act even though it’s been delayed a couple of times now

  • Peter Den Dekker crosses the finishing line
    Interviews

    Vikingarännet

    2011-02-16T16:36:00Z

    Ferma organised a ice skating race in Stockholm ahead of the forum in October. StrategicRISK was brave (or stupid) enough to join in

  • Comment

    Colin Campbell

    2011-02-08T00:00:00Z

    Communication is key for risk managers. Airmic's former chairman and Arcadia's risk boss explains the principal challenges facing his profession

  • Paul Daviz
    Features

    Gagged and caged

    2010-10-29T00:00:00Z

    The likes of Facebook and Twitter have created new ways for businesses to connect with their customers. Now they must learn to use these social media platforms while not ignoring the reputation risks they pose

  • Interviews

    Blame culture

    2010-07-27T00:00:00Z

    Are risk managers concerned about a potential rise in lawsuits, and can the D&O market remain stable? StrategicRISK, in association with ACE, surveyed you to find out

  • Features

    The perfect space storm

    2010-07-22T00:00:00Z

    As solar activity hots up, could we be heading towards another massive sun storm? The effects of such a superstorm could be devastating to the technology-dependent modern world - we need to up our sun protection, says Nathan Skinner

  • Some wood from pulp mills accused of causing deforestation and destructive operatoins has been found in paper awarded an eco-label
    Features

    How to: Understand eco-labels

    2010-06-14T00:00:00Z

    An overabundance of eco-labels and soft testing criteria is making it hard to consume responsibly. Are these green seals losing their clout? Nathan Skinner investigates

  • Interviews

    Rethink and rebuild

    2010-06-01T00:00:00Z

    As companies attempt to dust themselves down after the financial crisis, what role does risk management have in the recovery? Nathan Skinner puts the big questions to Zurich Financial Services’ group chief economist Daniel Hofmann

  • Features

    How to: Influence risk perception

    2010-05-06T00:00:00Z

    It is vital that risk managers understand how people think; how ‘head logic’ and gut instinct can work against each other. Nathan Skinner delves into the psychology of risk

  • Pensions Insight: 9/11 attack
    Features

    The events that rocked our world

    2010-03-30T00:00:00Z

    Terrorism, war, natural disasters and financial ruin - the past decade saw it all. Nathan Skinner takes a look at these incidences and how the risk management world has changed as a result. For better or for worse, we'll never be the same again

  • Features

    Favourite covers

    2010-03-30T00:00:00Z

    StrategicRISK’s bold and dramatic cover images tell the story and history of this magazine and the risk management profession

  • Features

    Towards a better world

    2010-03-30T00:00:00Z

    Sustainability, ethical standards and anti-corruption measures - these are the three big issues that should be dominating every corporate agenda, bellieves Nathan Skinner

  • Features

    Evolving threats

    2010-02-01T00:00:00Z

    As political risk uncertainty rises, the threat landscape is changing. StrategicRISK has teamed up with ACE to find out what tops your list of concerns and what you’re doing to mitigate them

  • Features

    Born free and equal

    2010-02-01T00:00:00Z

    The multinational that abuses its power in poorer countries risks financial losses, litigation and reputational ruin. Yet shocking cases of exploitation still occur. It is time to take responsibility, says Nathan Skinner

  • Analysis

    Diary of an IRM student

    2010-01-08T16:46:00Z

    Christmas has set me back a bit, but I’m working hard to catch up