Risk Tactician Gifts

'He's a stock market 'buzzard'? -- what does that mean?', 'He eats the dead bulls and bears.'

"Can I savor this for a few moments? The ball's never been in my court before!"

British savings accounts

"Marshall, somewhere out there, just waiting for us, is a loophole in the system."

The president's men

'It has come to my attention that we need to hedge against our five-year plan.'

'I've decided to step down as your CEO in order to spend more time in jail...'

"In the event of an actual S.E.C. investigation, legal representation will drop from the ceiling."

'You're right. Our old safety files have become a safety concern.'

'How many times have I told you not to hit the ball with your head?'

"We'd better watch Cranston. He looks like a whistleblower."

Failure/Due Diligence

Corporate departments as a metaphor for growing up.

"In my old job we were encouraged to run fast and break things."

Hedge fund sharks attacking 'The Markets' ship.

'This prediction has a margin of error of plus or minus fifteen...fifteen class-action suits brought against the company.'

Practical loans vs. devil-may-care loans.

"I don't like the look of this."

'Crisis'

William Tell's lesser-known first son- Stanislaus Tell.

"I know it's a big risk, Fred, but don't lose sight of its strongest selling point: You're taking it, not me!"

"Some idiot spread the rumour that the boss had called in sick! Now look what's happened to the tobacco and coffee stocks!"

'What do you mean, the chart resembles an iceberg?'

"All I'm saying is now is the time to develop the technology to deflect an asteroid."

'I would like to see a little less adventure in this business venture.'

'Yeah, the job's got great benefits, but mainly I like the safe work environment.'

'The score is tied and we've only got a 20-second timeout, so we've gotta be quick. ... I'm 'X'. Who wants to be 'O'?'

Catastrophe Risk Insurance

'The health and safety officer isn't happy. He want's you to tie your shoelaces.'

"Let it go. You have to learn to pick your battles."

'What say we set aside all our petty grievances and just hate each other on general principles.'

Businessman at the deep end.

"More specifically, we're looking for someone to take care of things that are bound to happen eventually."

Days without an incident.

'Maybe we should've let that one pass.'