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Cyber risk tops the global people risk agenda

Organizations and their people are operating under sustained uncertainty because of rising cyber threats, rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), and skilled labor shortages, according to the 2026 People Risks report released today by Marsh.
Posted on Wednesday Apr 29

Cyber risk is now a business wide threat

Beazley’s Risk & Resilience: Cyber Threat and Tech Advances 2026 report, based on a survey of 3,500 global business leaders, shows a growing disconnect between confidence and resilience. Cyber remains the top risk for businesses of all sizes, sectors and regions, yet the survey found that 78% of business leaders still report confidence in their ability to fully financially recover from an attack.
Posted on Tuesday Apr 28

Rising floods and droughts highlight new era of climate risk

Aon is sharing insights with (re)insurers on the eve of Earth Day on how changing flood and drought patterns are reshaping risk across regions.
Posted on Monday Apr 27

FCA spearheads global action to stop illegal finfluencers

The FCA has led international action to stop illegal finfluencers putting consumers' money at risk. Seventeen regulators worldwide took part in the 'week of action' which included enforcement activity, consumer awareness campaigns, and educational programmes for finfluencers who want to act responsibly. Activity started on 20 April 2026.
Posted on Monday Apr 27

Are war-related risk premiums creating a growth opportunity

Geopolitical volatility following the Iran war has driven sharp repricing across war risk, marine and specialty insurance lines globally. The structural limitations of private insurance markets exposed by the Strait of Hormuz disruption are opening space for emerging market players and new public-private mechanisms. Turkey and Kenya are advancing as regional insurance and reinsurance centres, underpinned by market scale, geographic positioning and regulatory development. Rather than being passive recipients of risk, emerging markets are increasingly building the institutional capacity to price and intermediate it
Posted on Friday Apr 24

FCA and PRA changes to senior managers accountability

Firms will benefit from reduced costs and greater flexibility, and find it easier to comply with the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), following reforms set out today by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).
Posted on Wednesday Apr 22

Global commercial insurance rates fall 5% in Q1 2026

According to the latest Global Insurance Market Index (GIMI) released by Marsh global commercial insurance rates fell, on average, by 5% in the first quarter of 2026, following a 4% decline in Q4 2025.
Posted on Wednesday Apr 22

Soaring global cargo theft by sophisticated criminal tactics

Trucks account for ~70% of all incidents globally. US rail theft jumped from 4% to 10% of incidents in a single year. Sea piracy hit its highest level in nearly a decade - up 85% in H1 2025 alone. 1 in 5 thefts globally involved insider cooperation. Ecuador saw theft cases nearly double as gang violence surged.

Posted on Tuesday Apr 21

Reforms to increase pet insurance complexity but not pricing

The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) reforms to the UK veterinary sector are set to reshape the pet insurance market but are unlikely to result in lower premiums, according to Defaqto.
Posted on Monday Apr 20

US storms and European floods drive natural disaster losses

Aon has published its Global Catastrophe Recap – First Quarter of 2026, which analyzes the natural disaster events that occurred worldwide during the quarter.
Posted on Friday Apr 17

AI adoption doubles across the Lloyds market in 12 months

The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA), in collaboration with Barnett Waddingham and the LMA Risk Next Generation Committee, has today published new findings from its latest market survey on artificial intelligence (AI) risk management.
Posted on Thursday Apr 16

Positive outlook for Lloyds Legacy Business

Aon has released its Lloyd’s Legacy Report – April 2026, which forecasts strong momentum in legacy transactions driven by softer reinsurance conditions, increased M&A activity and a growing focus on addressing historic risk.
Posted on Wednesday Apr 15

FCA bans CMCs misleading adverts

Adverts which used edited, unauthorised clips of Martin Lewis to make misleading claims about average motor finance compensation and used the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) logo without permission, have been banned by the FCA.
Posted on Tuesday Apr 14

Rise of AI demands new approach to Cyber Underwriting

Underwriting and modeling approaches for cyber may need to evolve as AI is reshaping cyber risk by increasing the speed, scale, and coordination of attacks, says CyberCube.
Posted on Monday Apr 13

55% more stolen vehicles recovered in 2025 worth over £41m

The annual release of stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) data from Tracker Network UK Limited, confirms the success of its growing collaboration with U.K. police, car manufacturers, leading dealer groups, and insurers. In 2025 Tracker and U.K. police reported a 55% increase in the total number of stolen cars they jointly recovered, with a total value of £41.3 million – a 72% year-on-year increase and an all-time record.
Posted on Thursday Apr 9

Global insurance rankings fracture

The market capitalization of the world’s 25 largest insurers is fracturing along regional lines as US managed-care giants lose $226 billion in value while Asian and European insurers gain ground, signalling a structural repricing of healthcare and life insurance risk in Q1 2026.
Posted on Wednesday Apr 8

MGA actuarial capability moves into the commercial frontline

More than 70% of respondents use actuarial analysis for underwriting performance reviews and pricing adequacyClaims development and trend analysis is used by more than two thirds of MGAsThe average MGA uses actuarial expertise across five different functional areas
Posted on Tuesday Apr 7

Hong Kong property insurance industry to exceed $1bn by 2030

The Hong Kong (China SAR) property insurance industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%, increasing from HKD7.0 billion ($894.3 million) in 2026 to HKD9.3 billion ($1.2 billion) by 2030, in terms of direct written premium (DWP), according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.
Posted on Thursday Apr 2

Hailstorms hit record damages from severe convective storms

The frequency and intensity of severe convective storm (SCS) events have increased significantly, leading to insured losses in billions of US dollars globally. Damage to aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, and renewable power generation, including solar panels, are among the most expensive drivers of hail claims, Allianz Commercial analysis shows. SCS events are unpredictable, but risks can be mitigated with a combination of traditional resilience measures and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.
Posted on Wednesday Apr 1

Iran conflict narrows travel insurance options

Conflict involving Iran is beginning to have a tangible impact on the cost and practicalities of travel, with higher fuel prices, disrupted flight routes and more limited travel insurance options for some destinations all creating pressure for holidaymakers, according to Defaqto.
Posted on Tuesday Mar 31

Sharp downward trend in car insurance premiums slowing

Comprehensive car insurance premiums have fallen by 9% (£66) during the last 12 months1 with UK motorists now paying £711 on average, according to the latest Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index in association with WTW.
Posted on Friday Mar 27

Millions of drivers opt out of full protection

A growing ‘protection gap' among UK motorists is becoming more apparent as consumers try to manage costs, according to new research from Close Brothers Motor Finance.
Posted on Thursday Mar 26

Insurers face rising IT costs for AI, legacy and regulation

Financial institutions face rising IT budgets as they balance innovation, legacy and regulation, says Celent, a GlobalData company
Posted on Tuesday Mar 24

Political risk insurance to surge amid geopolitical tensions

The US–Israel war with Iran is destabilizing much of the surrounding Middle East, with businesses such as hotels, data centers, and pipelines facing heightened risk of damage. Rising geopolitical tensions are set to drive a rapid increase in demand for political risk insurance, according to GlobalData.
Posted on Monday Mar 23

Insurance market remains resilient as terrorism risk evolves

As global terrorism threats become more complex and widespread, the need for comprehensive risk management and insurance solutions, including terrorism insurance coverage, has never been greater, according to Marsh.
Posted on Thursday Mar 19