Emerging Risk analysis requires a combination of temperament and knowledge to anticipate risks and events that could materially change future results for an entity. These could be positive or negative, and require a long time horizon and the ability to overcome a natural tendency to anchor impressions based on recent events.

The research deals with 7th Survey of Emerging Risks, sponsored by the Joint Risk Management Section (CIA, CAS, SOA). Questions about top 5 risks, key risk indicators and recent trends are asked and the responses evaluated. The experts filling out the survey generally have illuminating comments that help all risk managers identify and deal with ever-evolving risks.