Financial services firms are being urged to assess whether their incident response capabilities can meet new cyber reporting requirements confirmed by the Financial Conduct Authority alongside the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Bank of England.

Willis has launched a new end-to-end risk solution for datacentre owners and operators, as the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure driven by artificial intelligence increases demand for tailored cover.

Lloyd’s of London remains a compelling proposition for investors, supported by robust syndicate performance and improving balance sheet strength, according to analysis from the Lloyd’s Market Association and Insurance Capital Markets Research.

Pool Re has launched an incentive scheme aimed at increasing uptake of terrorism insurance among small and medium-sized enterprises across Great Britain. The scheme will offer discounts on reinsurance costs to members that reintegrate terrorism cover as standard across SME commercial property policies. Members can apply this across part or all of their SME portfolios, with reduced pricing linked to the relevant reinsurance element placed with Pool Re.

The UK Resilience Academy, part of the Cabinet Office, has launched a national consultation on proposed leadership standards aimed at strengthening resilience and emergency preparedness across the UK. Delivered in partnership with the Workforce Development Trust, the consultation builds on the National Occupational Standards for Resilience and Emergencies published last year.

Renew Risk has launched two catastrophe models designed specifically for offshore wind farms in the UK, Ireland and across Europe. The UK and Ireland Windstorm Model and the European Windstorm Model aim to improve the way insurers, reinsurers and brokers assess increasingly complex offshore assets, as larger turbines are deployed in deeper waters