risk management

noun

the technique or profession of assessing, minimizing, and preventing accidental loss to a business, as through the use of insurance, safety measures, etc.

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Other Word Forms

risk manager noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of risk management¹

First recorded in 1960–65

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Proponents of prematurely releasing Fannie and Freddie argue that market conditions have changed and risk management has improved.

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Andras Cser, vice president and principal analyst of Security and Risk Management at Forrester Research, said the fact that people have to go to a store to scan their eyes could limit adoption.

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Previously, Huntsman recommended the department shutter its Risk Management Bureau, which he said has been silencing whistleblowers and downplaying misconduct.

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In January, risk management experts at Britain’s Institute and Faculty of Actuaries warned that the global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, along with billions of deaths.

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"We are adapting our fire risk management to respond to this – but partnership and public support are essential," it said.

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risk life and limb risktaker

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