The Riskonet story
It was in 2013 that Riskonet was started up, based on a shared conviction of its founders, Ron de Bruijn and Tom de Nooij. They were convinced that risk management can, and must, be improved. Both already had extensive experience in the associated worlds of fire safety, insurance, and risk management.
All-too-often they witnessed first-hand how companies struggled with the requirements stipulated by authorities and insurers, without having control over the risks they were exposed to. This had to change.
From industry to risk management
When Tom and Ron joined forces, their departure point was clear: Riskonet would help companies take back control of the risks that they faced. Rather than simply complying with external requirements, they should be able to consciously choose which measures really contribute to safety, continuity, and sustainable growth.
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Ron de Bruijn spent many years with internationally active insurers and an international insurance broker, where he advised large companies how to manage their risks. In so doing, he noticed that the advisory role he played was often at odds with commercial interests.
When a 2012 reorganisation eliminated his position, he decided to continue with the advisory philosophy he had always advocated: independently, and in the interests of the client.
Tom de Nooij addressed the same issue from a different standpoint. From his background in fire safety, both from fire service and sprinkler-system inspector perspectives, Tom identified the mismatch between how authorities and insurers view safety.
While authorities focus mainly on saving the lives of people and animals, insurers lean heavily towards the preservation of buildings and underscoring business continuity. It was these varying perspectives that formed the basis of his vision of integrated risk management.
A worldwide network of specialists
Concrete, workable solutions
Riskonet believes that control should be in the hands of entrepreneurs. Authorities and insurers, and sometimes even clients, rightly make demands, but companies often lack the knowledge to make the correct choices. And this is where Riskonet can help, by translating these demands into concrete, workable solutions, without relinquishing control.
By combining these perspectives, Riskonet sees what others often miss: how risks can compound one another, where duplication exists and where real gains are there for the taking.
To this end, one principle is always key: the client’s decision, based on the right information and well-informed choices. At Riskonet, we don’t take control, we empower the client to do so.
While other parties often approach the four pillars listed below separately, Riskonet combines them.
Legislation and regulations
Insurability & risk financing
Business continuity
People & culture
The client decides
What makes Riskonet unique is the combination of technical expertise, insurance insights, and strategic advice. To this end, one principle is always key: the client’s decision, based on the right information and well-informed choices.
How would this approach work for you?
Every business faces its own risks and challenges. Make an appointment with one of our experts to discuss the areas in which your organisation could make the greatest gains.
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