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Marsh's Political Risk Report 2026 examines how accelerating geopolitical change is reshaping trade, conflict, finance, and digital infrastructure. The report highlights rising tariff friction, regulatory fragmentation, conflict exposure, and credit pressures, urging organizations to integrate long-term geopolitical analysis into risk management and strategic planning to avoid decision paralysis. Read More

Gallagher's global survey of 1,200 businesses shows artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerating, with 63 percent implementing AI and 82 percent reporting positive impact. However, skills gaps, governance weaknesses and emerging insurance exposures persist. Most organizations expect AI returns within 28 months as risk management frameworks and policy language continue evolving. Read More

Gallagher Re's January 2026 report finds global facultative reinsurance markets have entered a softer phase. Property rates are declining across most regions, while casualty conditions remain mixed, particularly in US auto and umbrella lines. Abundant capacity and competition are expected to sustain broadly soft conditions through 2026. Read More

Cayman reinsurance assets climbed to $101 billion in 2025, up 341 percent since 2020, according to Cayman Finance citing CIMA data. Company formations, premiums, and US life and annuity reinsurance activity increased, with growth supported by regulatory capital standards and National Association of Insurance Commissioners-compliant collateral structures. Read More

AM Best reports the US property-casualty (P&C) insurance industry posted its strongest results in a decade in 2025, with net underwriting income projected to reach $39 billion and the combined ratio improving to 95.0. However, moderating rate trends, rising claims costs and catastrophe risk may pressure margins in 2026. Read More