The IUA has called for legal reforms to support the safe development and insurance of emerging aviation technologies including air taxis and drone deliveries. Responding to a Law Commission review of autonomous flight law, it said insurers are already beginning to offer innovative cover for unmanned systems but need stronger legal foundations so as to accurately assess and price risk.

The deadline for entering the 2025 Risk Management Awards has been extended. The Risk Management Awards celebrate excellence in the risk management arena, and are the pinnacle of achievement in the field – recognising the best people, products and programmes in the sector for over a decade.

The government last night announced plans for a new UK captive insurance regime, in a major policy shift intended to help the UK compete with established captive domiciles. The new regime is expected to introduce a light-touch regulatory framework, supporting the formation of captive insurers onshore, and encouraging existing captives to relocate to the UK.

Global trade credit insurance claims dropped in volume and value in 2025, according to an annual market survey published today by the Lloyd’s Market Association, International Underwriting Association and London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association.

Construction companies face mounting supply chain disruption amid rising geopolitical tensions, with UK firms particularly exposed due to material import dependencies and labour shortages.

The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority have launched a joint consultation to simplify the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, aiming to reduce regulatory burden while maintaining market integrity.