Author: Leading Through Uncertainty Becomes a Defining Skill for Insurers: Maptycs co-founder Ernest Legrand discusses how risk leaders navigate uncertainty to drive resilience and long-term strategic value.(Bookstore)

Effective risk leadership has become a cornerstone of the insurance industry. Today's leaders are leveraging foresight, technology and emotional intelligence to navigate uncertainty, strengthen organizational resilience and create long-term value for their companies and clients, said Ernest Legrand, co-founder and chief product officer of Maptycs, in his book, Guardians of Uncertainty: The Making of Influential Risk Managers in the Modern World. Following is an edited transcript of an interview with Legrand.

What was your book's inspiration?

Working with global organizations, I noticed that risk professionals who quietly protect resilience rarely get the spotlight, despite shaping vital decisions on climate risk, cyberrisk, supply chains and insurance.

How is risk leadership evolving, and what sets proactive leaders apart?

Seasoned risk leaders know that risk can't be controlled with certainty; they learn to navigate uncertainty with skill and judgment. As volatility accelerates, their greatest challenge is anticipating what they don't yet understand.

How are insurers turning compliance, ESG and GRC into strategic advantages?

Risk leaders increasingly view [environmental, social and governance-governance, risk and compliance] not as check-the-box obligations, but as opportunities to build competitiveness and trust.

What mindsets and skills will define tomorrow's top risk leaders?

Effective risk leaders are distinguished by adaptive intelligence and strategic courage. They spot weak signals early, connect complex data points and adjust the pace of their decisions as conditions evolve.

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