Market Insight: 10 Predictions For Risk Management In 2025

03 Jan, 2025

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Executive Summary

In 2024, risk executives navigated a dynamic landscape of economic, technological and geopolitical challenges, with 2025 looking to bring much of the same. Building on research and market analysis over the past 12 months, Verdantix risk management analysts have compiled a list of 10 predictions in enterprise risk management for 2025 and beyond. These predictions span the impact of AI and analytics on risk technologies, bad chatbots affecting firms’ reputations, climate change and trade wars. Vendors, risk professionals and risk strategists can use this information to better plan their 2025 risk strategies and digital journeys.

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Renee Murphy

Renee Murphy

Principal Analyst

Renee Murphy is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix. Her current research targets GRC, with a particular focus on the integration of ESG into GRC. Prior to joining Verdantix, Ren...

Emma Cutler

Emma Cutler

Principal Analyst

Emma is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix, with a current research agenda focusing on solutions for climate risk management. She has a background in simulation and statistical ...

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Christine O'Donnell

Christine O'Donnell

Senior Analyst

Christine is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, where she provides research-driven insights to help corporate leaders and technology vendors navigate the evolving third-party risk...

Elizabeth Babalola

Elizabeth Babalola

Senior Analyst

Elizabeth is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, where she delivers in-depth research to support corporate executives in strengthening operational resilience, optimizing insurance ...

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Katelyn Johnson

Katelyn Johnson

Senior Manager

Katelyn is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in enterprise risk management and external risk and resilience. She helps executives navigate today’s evolving ris...

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