This RIMS Executive Report covers the basics of emerging risks and business disruption, the drivers of disruption, and what role the Strategic and Enterprise Risk Management practitioner can have in better preparing and managing corporate disruption. The report is authored by: Dr. Paul Walker, James J. Schiro/Zurich Chair in Enterprise Risk Management, St. John’s University Peter J. Tobin College of Business; and Ward Ching, Adjunct Professor of Risk Management, University of Southern California Marshall Business School/Leventhal School of Accounting, and Managing Director at Aon.