ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY 21 JUNE 2024 The European Risk Management Awards, initiated by FERMA and Commercial Risk in 2016, aimed to elevate the risk management profile within corporates and the wider community. These awards honor individuals and organizations driving awareness of the crucial role of risk management. Join us as we recognize excellence in three key categories: Excellence in risk management: for risk managers at all stages of their careers Training & Education Excellence: for any organisation that provides training or an educational initiative that enhances the role ..read more

With an expected attendance of over 2000 delegates, this year’s forum promises new insightful speakers, revolutionary workshops, and a vibrant exploration of the theme ‘Join the Risk Revolution’ with visionary insights that will redefine the future of risk management. Taking place in the dynamic city of Madrid, Spain, the FERMA Forum 2024 will be one year more the largest European Marketplace for risk and insurance professionals. Get ready to be inspired as renowned thought leaders, industry experts, and visionaries who will take the stage to share their insights and expertise on navigating t ..read more

Since 1974, FERMA has been the beating heart of European risk management, uniting professionals, advocating for best practices, and sparking innovation. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of a European federation is not merely a chronological milestone; it is a testament to enduring relevance, to the value we place on our members, and to the unique essence that sets us apart in a dynamic and rapidly evolving risk management landscape across Europe. As we celebrate this milestone, our commitment to shaping the future of risk management burns brighter than ever.   Join us as we raise a toast ..read more

Join us for Webinar 1: “AI Unveiled for Risk Managers” on 21 February at 4 PM CET via Zoom! Unlock the power of AI in risk management! This webinar aims to equip risk managers with a comprehensive understanding of AI, exploring current trends and its seamless integration into risk management processes.  The interactive sessions and panel discussions are designed to provide you with a deep dive into AI, exploring current trends and its seamless integration into risk management processes. Engage in interactive sessions and insightful panel discussions to elevate your understanding of ..read more

FERMA’s Contribution to the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU addresses European competitiveness, the green transition, crisis response and cyber resilience Brussels, 31 January 2024 – FERMA has looked to the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union to deliver on its agenda priority of enhancing competitiveness, while positioning efforts to transition to a greener economy, enhance overall crisis preparedness, and bolster cyber resilience at the forefront of its activities.   Download it here! Releasing its paper, “Protect, strengthen, prepare and what it means fo ..read more

FERMA launches inaugural International Risk Manager Survey FERMA expands its Risk Manager Survey beyond Europe to include data from other international risk associations including RIMS, PARIMA, Alarys, IRMSA and Club Francorisk FERMA has announced the launch of its International Risk Manager Survey which for the first time will expand the survey beyond Europe to include risk associations from the US, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa. The survey will be produced in partnership with PwC France. In one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind, FERMA will include data from other risk a ..read more

FERMA highlights risk priorities for companies and announces new Strategic ERM Committee: Climate change, cyber threats, supply-chain disruption, and people risks should be top of mind for organisations Priorities based on outcomes of FERMA Seminar and ERM Risk Maturity Study New committee created to support elevation of risk management function Brussels, 20 December 2023 –FERMA has produced a list of key risk-related developments that organisations need to prioritise which span climate change, cyber threats, supply-chain disruption, and people risks. The priorities are part of its latest Wh ..read more

FERMA is thrilled to welcome RVA as a new member, the Lithuanian Risk Managers Association. Amazed by the power and excellence of the European risk managers at the FERMA Forum 2022 in Copenhagen, Rytis Salys, Justinas Archipovas and Tadas Cilcius decided to re-energise the risk management community in Lithuania. That’s how RVA was founded 6 months ago. “For RVA, joining FERMA means being able to share knowledge and experience with Risk Manaers from all over Europe. We are thrilled to offer our members access to the prestigious RIMAP Certification and we look forward to joining the working ..read more

20 – 22 October The FERMA Forum is the leading European event for the risk management community in Europe. About 2,000 risk and insurance professionals will join together in Madrid to reinvent and enhance their expertise, leading risk management into a new era. Join us for a vibrant few days of discussion, networking, and continuous learning.   LET’S CONNECT Proactively address the risk challenges of today and tomorrow Exchange ideas and views, focusing on the interconnectedness of risk Network with peers from across Europe – and beyond Hear from thought leaders about how an interconnec ..read more

FERMA has submitted its Feedback to the European Commission on the Open Finance Framework (FIDA) enabling data sharing and third-party access in the financial sector – here– . This is an initiative under the EU digital finance strategy that aims at enabling data sharing and third-party access for a wide range of financial sectors and products, in line with data protection and consumer protection rules.   After consulting its members on the merits of the framework proposed by the Commission, FERMA developed a position paper that summarises the perspective of risk managements professionals ..read more