Criminal networks are increasingly using AI-generated credentials, forged documents and fake carrier fraud to infiltrate supply chains across the Benelux region, home to Europe’s busiest ports. Trucks remain the main target, accounting for 76% of incidents, with hijackings and theft of entire vehicles also rising.

The Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund has invested in Risk Management Award winner, SmartResilience, to support the expansion of its climate adaptation platform. The company develops climate risk analytics and forecasting tools to help organisations assess emerging threats, strengthen regulatory reporting and inform strategy. Its platform combines early warning systems, forward-looking modelling and adaptation planning to address risks including flooding, heat and water stress.

The Health and Safety Executive is looking into the ways in which artificial intelligence affects safety-related decisions in the infrastructure and process industries. Its research is part of an initiative examining how the technology is reshaping critical workplace functions.

The winners of the 2026 National Insurance Awards were announced last night at a gala dinner and awards ceremony at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square. Hosted by the one and only Ivo Graham, the awards highlight the very best in general insurance provision and management.

Geospatial Insight has launched FireWatch, a wildfire prediction and monitoring platform designed to provide near real-time intelligence to support underwriting and claims, emergency response and infrastructure protection.

The Middle East and North Africa are among the regions flagged as high risk for female travellers, with 29 countries highlighted as representing a particular risk for women of harassment, assault, gender-based discrimination and restrictive local laws.