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$388bn of data centre asset value exposed to climate impacts
New study reveals unpriced climate exposure and a measurable opportunity for resilience investment
Insurers accelerate AI use in underwriting
Survey finds 40% of respondents use AI, mainly to process applications
North Carolina bans third-party litigation financing
Southern state becomes first to ban practice opposed by US insurers
AI model homogenisation ‘could create systemic risk’
With only a handful of foundational models powering most AI tools, there are fears that pricing models could become too uniform
AI washing represents a new frontier for D&O risk
Securities class actions, flowing from allegations of AI washing, are expensive to defend, and the costs can mount long before the merits are tested
Insurers face growing pressure on expenses as market softens
Insurers must balance the need to keep costs under check while continuing to invest in AI and other technologies that will keep them competitive in the future
Ireland’s ‘thriving’ insurtech sector ‘could be European leader’
EU connections, ample labour force and supportive government provide an ideal environment for a growing sector
Covid‑19 exclusions in claims‑made policies
High Court in South Africa clarifies the operation of claims-made policies and underscores the critical importance of timeous notification
US insurance M&A slows slightly but megadeals rise
Sector sees 191 public transactions worth $29.6bn in six months to May 2026, PwC analysis finds
Better communication can close insurance gap, report argues
IUA-Airmic report calls for improved engagement between clients, brokers and underwriters
Fuel leaks and strict liability
Privy Council decision highlights the potential for increased exposure for businesses and their liability insurers in claims involving dangerous substance escapes
Insurers should adopt new models for data centre attacks
Engineering-based approach to probable maximum loss assessment should be used, analytics firm Synthetik argues
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