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With the launch of the online 2022 FM Global Resilience Index, Commercial Risk Europe points out the vulnerabilities of Asian manufacturing hubs to climate and supply chain risks.

The annual Resilience Index, produced by FM Global, looked at how well nearly 130 countries deal with climate, health, economic and political risk.

Looking ahead, decarbonization of energy production and storage will continue to have a massive effect on how businesses operate. But with that comes new risks that should be managed appropriately, writes FM Global's Dr, Louis Gritzo, vp and manager of research.

For all of its desirability, innovation often triggers unintended consequences. FM Global’s Lou Gritzo dives into some of the risks associated with innovation and shares ways to manage and mitigate those risks in his latest Forbes' column.

Supply chain disruption has caused all manner of business issues driven by the pandemic and the current global conflict. But many leadership teams may fail to consider its impact on insured property values, writes Greg Duncan, vice president, client service manager at FM Global.

As businesses face rising pressure from stakeholders to disclose climate-related risks and how they intend to manage them, FM Global says new greener technologies can also add to companies' exposures.

A growing desire to build greener facilities has led to the rise of sustainable practices and mass timber construction. However, FM Global suggests businesses be cautious of this relatively new type of construction method

Sanjay Chawla, FM Global's chief investment officer and a newly appointed executive vice president, chats about the volatile investment markets, the impact of ESG, and how finance and insurance teams can work better together.

Supply chains are being pushed to their limits and when disaster strikes, it can make a bad situation worse says FM Global experts Michael Hunneyball and Stuart Selden.

Many experts now consider data centers to be critical national infrastructure. FM Global's Tiago Dias breaks down how these facilities can become more resilient to perils like fire and climate risk.