Organisations and their people are operating under sustained uncertainty because of rising cyber threats, the rapid adoption of AI and skilled labour shortages, according to the "People Risks 2026" report, published by Marsh, the world's biggest insurance brokerage.
Around 7% of world's largest insurers are able to outpace average insurer profitability by leveraging end-to-end digital capabilities, according to a new study by ACORD.
There are three areas of concern in the airline insurance market due to the conflict in the Middle East, according to a recent industry report. The analysis by WTW, titled Airline Insurance Market Renewal Outlook: Q2 2026, highlights three areas of concern: immediate operational disruption, heightened regional risk, and the broader implications for the global aviation insurance sector.
Apollo, a Skyward Group Company, has launched its new international casualty reinsurance class of business, with Mr Tim Mackenzie slated to lead the class when he joins the company in October 2026.
Axxion has launched its operations in Dubai as an independent company specialising in managing motor insurance claims for insurance companies in the United Arab Emirates. It is called the GCC's first dedicated motor claims TPA.
Miller has appointed Mr Graham Wynes as Head of Claims. In his new role, he leads Miller's global claims function.
The AIG Board of Directors has announced that effective 1 June 2026, Mr Eric Andersen will become President and CEO of AIG and join the AIG Board of Directors, and Mr Peter Zaffino will become Executive Chair of the AIG Board of Directors, marking the successful conclusion of the company's previously announced leadership transition plan.
An AM Best survey of carriers and managing general agents (MGAs) to gauge the impact of AI on the insurance industry found that while nearly 60% of respondents expect AI to significantly transform their business models within the next one to three years, data readiness, security and privacy and integration with legacy systems are their largest impediments in deploying AI within their organisations.
Apollo, a Skyward Group Company, has expanded its specialty division with the launch of a sports and entertainment (S&E) class of business, led by Mr Paul Thomas. The addition will combine S&E with its contingency and accident and health (A&H) solutions.