Businesses in the UK have reported a growing number of AI-driven cyber attacks over the past year, according to new survey from Databarracks. The company's poll of 500 IT decision-makers in UK organisations found that 25% had experienced an AI-driven cyber attack, up from 12% in 2025. For the second consecutive year, AI-driven cyber threats were identified as the biggest resilience challenge over the next five years.

Aviva has launched a two-year pilot with German battery analytics firm Accure Battery Intelligence aimed at improving risk management for battery energy storage system assets. The insurer will incorporate continuous safety monitoring into its risk evaluation framework, with eligible Aviva clients able to access preferential onboarding fees for Accure's monitoring platform through the scheme.

The Information Commissioner's Office has carried out search warrants at properties across the UK as part of a crackdown on suspected nuisance marketing linked to car finance mis-selling claims. The warrants were executed by the ICO on Wednesday 29 July at business and residential premises connected to five companies in London, Liverpool, Bolton, Burnley and Swansea.

Drata has launched AI Agent Governance, a new capability designed to help organisations discover, monitor and govern artificial intelligence agents operating across their businesses. Initially available for Anthropic users, the platform is intended to provide greater visibility over AI agents and their access to systems.

There are just two weeks left to submit your winning entries in the 2026 Risk Management Awards. The final deadline for entries is 14 August 2026. Celebrating the very best in risk management, the awards are free to enter, with numerous opportunities for entrants to showcase their best people, products and projects.

As wildfires continue to rage across Europe, Guy Carpenter is warning that while insured property losses have so far remained relatively limited, the wider economic impact of the fires is expanding.