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Insights from If's experts: Preventing hot work incidents
During heating, welding, cutting, soldering, maintenance, repair, or installation tasks, substantial heat is generated, increasing the likelihood of fire hazards. These risks require thorough assessment and mitigation prior to commencing work.
22/05/2026 -
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Natural Catastrophes
The 2025 loss year confirmed what the insurance industry has already been experiencing for several years. Natural catastrophes are no longer rare and exceptional, but they have become persistent, high-severity events that shape the operating environment for societies, businesses, and insurers.
Vilma Torkko, If 20/05/2026 -
Parenting: a life with joy – and worries
Parenting often brings some of life’s greatest joy - but also a deep sense of responsibility that can give rise to many everyday worries. Caring for a child means caring deeply, and with that often comes concerns about health and well-being, safety and inclusion. In the Nordic countries, worry among parents appears to be common. It is not always dramatic or acute, yet it shapes daily decisions, emotional energy and perceptions of security.
08/05/2026 -
Loneliness: the silent public health challenge in the Nordics
In recent years, a silent threat has emerged as one of the new faces of public health. Involuntary loneliness is increasingly linked to both mental and physical health, with a growing body of research showing its negative impact on health and well‑being.
24/03/2026 -