All emerging risks articles
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NewsAviation insurance professionals rank geopolitics as sector’s biggest threat: IUAI survey
The IUAI study found geopolitical instability, US claims inflation and supply chain disruption are reshaping underwriting priorities across the aviation insurance market
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NewsDavies, Asta: Geopolitics, AI and market modernisation are reshaping insurance risk
As we reach a mid-point in 2026, firms across the insurance sector continue to respond to accelerated change and shifting global dynamics, according to Davies and its subsidiary, Asta. Longstanding risks remain, but new forces are reshaping the landscape at speed: Geopolitical fragmentation, climate change, the rapid ...
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NewsAXA XL launches dedicated prevention business unit
AXA XL has created a standalone prevention-focused business unit led by Libby Benet as the re/insurer looks to expand its advisory and risk consulting capabilities
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NewsDescartes appoints Hermelin as chief strategy officer to drive growth
New role at parametric-dedicated re/insurer supports ambition to reach $500m in premiums by 2028
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NewsCUO interview: OAK launches Horizon to target climate and emerging technology risks
New OAK Horizon unit gives the Lloyd’s start-up a cross-class platform for climate and technology risks, with CUO Tom Dickson arguing that parametric, portfolio-based and more bespoke structures will be needed where conventional cover struggles to keep pace
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NewsPolitical violence is driving increased BI losses – McLarens
The rising tide of political violence is increasingly being flet through business interruption losses, warns Matt Rooney, senior associate director, McLarens
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NewsLockton Re and Armilla warn AI risks sit outside traditional insurance frameworks
“Ready or Not” report published by the reinsurance broker urges clearer risk classification as probabilistic systems challenge coverage triggers
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NewsSwiss Re: AI boom reshapes risk, but leaves insurers exposed
Artificial intelligence is driving growth in new insurable assets and transforming insurers’ operations, but Swiss Re Institute warns that economic fragility, new liability risks and competitive pressures could torpedo profits
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NewsHas cyber insurance lost the war with AI?
The question for our industry is no longer whether AI will be utilized by adversaries, but whether the insurance model can evolve quickly enough to remain a viable backstop for the digital economy, writes Guy Simkin, co-founder and CEO at Cyber Insurance Academy
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NewsIn a fast-changing aerospace sector, shared knowledge is our strongest asset – IUAI
By Ulla Norrhaell, President of the International Union of Aerospace Insurers (IUAI)
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NewsAviation industry struggles to define and address emerging risks, Willis report finds
Just 30% of executives believe their strategies will withstand risk challenges over the next decade.
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NewsSRCC losses could top $20bn in Lloyd’s US quake scenario, Synthetik Modelling warns
A new modelling analysis of a Lloyd’s extreme disaster scenario has revealed potential insured losses from follow-on civil unrest could exceed $20bn, with mid-sized cities and overlooked exposures posing unexpected threats to re/insurers.
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NewsLondon market has ‘superpower’ to meet client needs against growing risks – Neal
‘We have a riskier world with the impact of Covid, war on land and the climate,’ says chief executive of Lloyd’s John Neal, speaking at an S&P event in London.
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NewsResilience fears lead WTW client study
Some 80% of risk leaders concerned about their organisations’ emerging-risk resilience in the next decade, according to a new WTW survey.
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NewsKita, TMK partner to provide political risk cover for carbon credit projects
Lloyd’s coverholder Kita has secured re/insurer Tokio Marine Kiln as lead capacity provider for the launch of a political risk product aimed at high-growth carbon markets.
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NewsBeazley appoints Mounier head of Europe, cyber risks
Lucien Mounier was previously based in Singapore as specialty insurer and reinsurer Beazley’s head of Asia Pacific for the past six years.
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NewsSwiss Re Sonar report: ‘Beyond broken infrastructure’
A new paper from Swiss Re explores cascading effects of natural disasters and other emerging risks.
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NewsDUAL appoints Sayce as emerging products leader
The MGA announced a newly created role of head of emerging products, with the holder joining from Allianz Commercial.
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NewsGlobal risks and perceptions intertwined – Interview with Zurich’s head of sustainability risk
Global tensions are rising, but risk perceptions are in the eye of the beholder. Zurich’s John Scott discussed the big picture with Global Reinsurance.
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NewsFourth Industrial Revolution progress report – Xceedance
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has been advancing more slowly than expected, but generative AI is accelerating change, says Justin Davies, head of region, EMEA, Xceedance.
