Businesses failing to comply with new safety standards aimed at making sure personal protective equipment is suitable for everyone risk reputational damage alongside potential safety and comfort issues, warns law firm Pinsent Masons.

The combined impact of multiple disruptions in global supply chains shows no signs of abating and is unlikely to for the foreseeable future, according to a survey by shipping firm Maersk among its European customer base, with cargo owners expecting the current volatile environment to persist for at least another 12 to 24 months.

Aon has launched a new integrated claims platform which it says will bring together advanced analytics, automation, globally consistent claims management and specialist expertise.

The ABI has urged businesses to make cyber insurance a key part of their risk management strategy, as its latest figures show £197m was paid out to help organisations recover from cyber incidents in 2024.

The financial ripple effects of cyberattacks now extend well beyond operational disruption, reshaping boardroom priorities, financial planning, and growth strategy, according to research by data security specialist Cohesity.

Insurer Chubb has introduced a new AI-powered optimisation engine within Chubb Studio, its technology platform for insurance distribution partnerships. The new capability uses proprietary AI to analyse data and deliver personalised offerings at the point of sale.