Strategic Risk Management and Insurance: Building Organizational Resilience Against Emerging Risks

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Abstract

The increasing complexity of global business environments has exposed organizations to a wide
range of emerging risks, including cyber threats, climate change, pandemics, geopolitical
instability, technological disruption, and supply chain vulnerabilities. Traditional risk
management approaches are insufficient to address these interconnected risks, necessitating a
strategic and integrated approach. This paper examines strategic risk management practices for
insuring emerging risks from a management perspective through an extensive review of secondary
literature. It explores the role of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Continuity
Management (BCM), insurance innovation, and organizational resilience in enhancing
organizational preparedness and sustainable recovery. The paper discusses the evolution of
insurance from a financial risk transfer mechanism to a strategic business partner supporting
organizational resilience through products such as cyber insurance, climate risk insurance,
business interruption insurance, and parametric insurance. It also highlights best practices
adopted across industries and identifies major implementation challenges, including regulatory
uncertainty, technological complexity, and evolving risk landscapes. Finally, the study proposes
managerial implications for integrating strategic planning, insurance, and enterprise risk
management to strengthen long-term organizational resilience. The findings emphasize that
organizations adopting comprehensive risk governance and innovative insurance strategies are
better positioned to respond effectively to emerging risks and sustain competitive advantage.

Keywords

Emerging Risks, Strategic Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Organizational Resilience, Insurance Innovation, Business Continuity Management, Corporate Governance