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Protecht has announced Cognita, an AI assistant embedded in Protecht ERM and purpose-built for governance, risk and compliance (GRC). It’s a useful case study for leaders evaluating AI in risk: keep it explainable, auditable, and inside day-to-day workflows—not a disconnected chatbot.

Key points from the announcement

• Embedded in ERM: Guidance surfaces where people actually work—policies, controls, incidents, obligations.
• Explainable & auditable: Transparent outputs and governance guardrails support

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs ensure an organization’s governance structures, risk management, and regulatory compliance are integrated and aligned[1]. ChatGPT-5 is the latest AI model from OpenAI – a unified, multi-capability system that dramatically surpasses GPT-4.0. It “answers most questions” with a fast base model and engages a deeper “GPT-5 thinking” model for complex queries[2]. GPT-5 is smarter and faster than its predecessors, yielding up to 45–80% fewer factual err

The insurance industry is poised for significant technological advancements, with global IT spending projected to reach $362 billion by 2025. In response to this rapid evolution, Reuters Events has released the Top 2025 Technology Trends for European Insurers chartbook, offering critical insights into the future of insurance technology. 

This comprehensive report, derived from extensive research and analysis, provides European insurers with the tools needed to align their technology strategies

Reuters Events is set to host the much-anticipated conference, "The Future of Insurance Europe 2025," scheduled for May 7-8 in Amsterdam. This year’s conference will tackle the critical challenges and opportunities within the European insurance sector, including AI integration, risk management, and evolving customer expectations. 

The conference will feature a lineup of more than 200 visionary leaders from over 35 countries, sharing their insights through panels, roundtables, hackathons, worksho

We’re excited to team up with AGRC to bring you an awesome chance to level up in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)! Whether you're aiming to sharpen your skills or dive deeper into the GRC world, these certificates are designed to give you everything you need to stay ahead.

As part of this collaboration, we are offering you three key certificate programs that cover the most critical aspects of GRC. These programs are carefully curated to provide you with a solid foundation in governance, r

The Importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Risk Management

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are essential components of effective risk management strategies across various industries. They serve as structured guidelines that define the best practices to be followed in workplace operations, especially concerning health and safety protocols. By providing clarity and consistency in task execution, SOPs help organizations minimize risks and create a more organized working environme

In this article, inspired by our discussion with, Rachel Riley, co-founder and head of GRC ESG at Ansarada, we focus on the significance of operational resilience in today’s fast-paced and unpredictable business landscape. We discussed the challenges companies face in implementing a formal resilience framework, the impact of regulatory landscapes on resilience efforts, and the innovative strategies businesses can adopt to navigate emerging operational risks, including cybersecurity threats and

Hi Global Risk Community member,

What started as occasional, even optional, usually manual, user and role reviews, has now morphed into consistent controls, looking more frequently and deeper into the ‘who’ and ‘how’ around access to business applications.

Join Fastpath and the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) as we discuss the past, current, and potential future state of user and role access certifications.

Thursday, February 22 – 4pm GMT / 11am ET

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With the global Insurance AI market predicted to be worth $79.86 billion by 2032 (Precedence Research), it’s crucial to stay on top of investment trends, adoption case studies, and success stories.

To help with this challenge, Reuters Events surveyed 700+ carriers to discover their experiences on the integration of AI in insurance, producing a 10-minute read summarising the key stats in an easy-to-digest format.

Download the report here: The Future of AI in Insurance

This comprehensive infographic

Many teams are still using spreadsheets to manage risk. And while it can be a good place to start for some smaller businesses, as organisations expand, it becomes unmanageable. Complex processes like risk management require multiple users, complex data mapping, control monitoring, automation, strict data governance, and in-depth reporting & analytics – and spreadsheets simply don’t offer this level of functionality. When risk data is contained in a spreadsheet, it’s just data; but when risk data

When you think of movies, the genres of action, romance, or perhaps drama might come to mind. But what if I told you that some of the most compelling tales of risk management, decision science, and behavioural economics come packaged in the very films we cherish? This isn’t just about Wall Street dramas or high-stakes heist thrillers. Sometimes, the most profound lessons about risk lurk in unsuspected corners, from a romantic comedy to a sci-fi classic. In this article, I’ve created a list of mo

 Historically, the post of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has functioned as a steward of financial expertise, moral integrity, and shareholder value, selecting criteria to analyze organizational development and ensuring value.

Due to inflation, a greater number of rules, and more governance obligations, the CFO position is now present in practically every company. However, the final quarter of the 20th century was distinct. Prior to 1978, less than 10% of American corporations employed chief finan