Research conducted by the University of Exeter suggests that a mix of policies is needed to accelerate the shift to near-zero emissions steel production. The report, Towards near-zero emissions steel: modelling-based policy insights for major producers, is part of the Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition project, funded by the UK Government.

A new insurance scheme has been created to help protect the Caribbean’s second largest coral reef in the Colombian archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina. The solution is led by Axa Colpatria, Axa Climate, Fondo Acción and WTW Alternative Risk Transfer, with support from ORRAA, MAR Fund and funding from the Blue Action Fund.

The balance of power in the reinsurance market is shifting back to buyers ahead of the 1st January 2026 renewals, according to Antares Global chief executive officer Mike van der Straaten. “As capital availability expands, cedents may benefit from modest improvements in terms – particularly for non-peak zone risks... "

Red Helix, the LDC-backed cyber security and network performance specialist, has acquired London consultancy Risk Crew.

Incident response planning is a key cyber security control for reducing an organisation’s likelihood of a breach-related claim, according to analysis from Marsh McLennan. Research conducted by the company found that organisations that regularly conduct tabletop exercises and scenario-based breach drills are 13% less likely to experience a material cyber event than those that do not.

Liberty Mutual Re has partnered with seismic sensor and risk management technology provider, Safehub, to launch Shakenet Parametric, an earthquake insurance solution that uses high-resolution regional shaking data to trigger payouts.