risk management

American  

noun

1. 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

Etymology

Origin of risk management

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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risk management

While the reasons for each course change cannot be independently verified, "the timing is consistent with the embargo announcement," said maritime risk management company Vanguard.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

This program is aimed at turning the coastal city into a global hub for yuan-denominated asset allocation and risk management.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

Looking back at former picks helps separate luck from process, refine what works in the analysis framework, and improve discipline around risk management and timing going forward.

From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026

The tanker Jalveer reported that a fire had broken out in its engine room early on Thursday morning, according to maritime risk management company Vanguard.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

It is fair to say that our risk management division did not stress those losses as well.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis