What is Risk Engineering & Why It's Crucial For Your Business
- Samantha McKeag
- 12 minutes ago
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Why Risk Engineering is Crucial For Business Success
This article is part 1 of WMB's 4-part series on Risk Engineering. Stay tuned.
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What is Risk Engineering?
Managing, Eliminating and Mitigating Risks in a World of Uncertainty
While risk management focuses on the business’s overall risk environment, risk engineering focuses on the risks that could lead to significant physical, personnel, business interruption, and/or financial loss.
The core principals of effective risk engineering include:
Minimizing frequency and severity of incidents should they happen
Implementing sustainable risk control procedures
Significantly improving the organization’s safety operations
Analyzing data and insights to determine the best course of action
41% of organizations report that they experienced three or more critical risk events since 2023 and 35% of risk executives blame compliance and regulatory risks as their greatest threat
Risk Engineering and the Underwriter
Six Ways Risk Engineering Can Benefit the Underwriter
In-Depth Risk Analysis
Informed Coverage Decisions
Risk Control Strengths & Weaknesses
Facilities Loss Prevention
Regulatory & Standard Compliance
Strategic Risk Selection
How WMB Can Engineer an Environment of Minimal Risk & Maximum Return
The main goal of risk engineering is to protect businesses, financials, people, assets, operations, and reputation by:
Preventing (not just managing) incidents and losses
Minimizing the severity of losses when they occur
Supporting sustainable, cost-effective risk management
Enabling organizations to operate safely and efficiently
From an insurance perspective, risk engineering is a win-win:
For Insurers --- Reduces claim frequency and severity, improving profitability
For Clients --- Lowers premiums, prevents costly downtime, and protects people and assets
At WMB, we recognize the critical importance of proactive risk management in today’s complex business environment.
To this end, we have a dedicated risk engineer on staff, ensuring that our operations are continuously assessed and optimized for safety and efficiency.
By integrating advanced risk engineering practices, WMB is adept at identifying potential hazards, implementing preventive measures, and fostering a culture of safety across all levels of the organization.
This strategic approach not only minimizes potential risks but also enhances operational performance, leading to sustainable growth and long-term success.
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