Shadow AI is driving up breach costs and creating a new class of insider threat, according to IBM’s latest global cyber report, which has prompted fresh warnings over governance gaps in AI use. The IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report found that 63% of breached organisations globally have no AI governance policy, while only 34% audit for unsanctioned AI use.

Siemens’ Cerberus PRO fire detection technology has been installed at one of North London’s busiest recycling facilities to tackle the unique fire safety challenges of the waste sector.

The Swedish Club has warned that geopolitical volatility is now a permanent feature of shipping. Managing director Thomas Nordberg said global tensions are reshaping routes, contracts and investment markets, shifting marine insurers towards more proactive risk advice.

TransRe has partnered with digital risk processing platform Cytora to roll out Concierge, Cytora’s agentic AI-powered service, across its global facultative operations.

The National Insurance Awards 2026 are open for entries. Celebrating excellence in the sector, the National Insurance Awards highlight the very best in general insurance provision and management in the UK. Judged by an independent panel of experts for exceptional performance, the awards provide an opportunity for organisations and individuals to showcase their strategies, software and successes from the past year.

Hydrogen is set to play a crucial role in driving the green transition with demand expected to surge in the coming decades, but it will bring significant new and unknown variables and risks for operators and insurers, says Allianz Commercial.