obtained from the successful management of that risk at whatever level of sophistication is appropriate at the time.The development in risk management approach can be summa rized as follows: o Hazard management specialists may fi nd that there has been a trend towards a desire to retain more insurable risks (and buy less insurance) as a result of a more holistic approach to risk management.In summary: o awareness of non-compliance - REFORM; o actions to ensure compliance - CONFORM; o achieve business opportunities - PERFORM; o inactivity caused by obsession - DEFORM.o Strategic planners must recognize that risk management tools and techniques can contribute to better strategic decisions and the successful exploitation of business opportunities