McGill and Partners has launched a specialist aviation insurance solution designed to cover high-value aircraft components exposed to war-related risks while on the ground. Historically, aviation hull war policies have only covered such assets during transportation by sea or air, leaving equipment stored in warehouses and hangars without protection against conflict-related losses.

Millions of UK properties could face heightened flood risk unless protection products become more advanced and better aligned with regulatory and environmental demands, according to a study published this week. Produced by University of Hull and Intact Insurance, the study highlights the need for innovation in technologies for commercial buildings and public infrastructure.

Global commercial insurance rates fell by 5% in the first quarter of 2026, marking the seventh consecutive quarterly decline. The decrease follows a 4% fall in Q4 2025, with continued abundant capacity and strong competition among insurers driving softer pricing across most lines.

Growing regulatory pressure on firms to strengthen psychological safety is driving new efforts in the London insurance market to improve workplace culture and encourage earlier reporting of concerns.

Canopius Group has launched a cyber war product aimed at protecting businesses from the threat of state-backed digital attacks linked to geopolitical conflict. The cover responds to a risk landscape in which cyber warfare can disrupt operations, compromise critical systems and weaken financial resilience, even for firms far removed from physical front lines.

Specialist insurance provider CFC is launching a pilot programme that uses agentic underwriting to automate the process of turning email submissions into quote recommendations. Designed for low complexity submissions, Lane Assist aims to accelerate quoting for brokers handling high-volume, mass appetite risks, while reducing friction and ensuring consistency.