Kier Starmer is expected to exclude financial services in a drive for closer EU alignment, after the City pushed back on suggestions this week of tighter ties to Brussels rules. The prime minister said this week the UK should consider closer alignment with the EU single market “if it is in our national interest", prompting lobbying from banks and insurers.

European organisations lag global benchmarks on AI-specific security controls, according to research published this week.

Ling Ong has been appointed president of the London Market Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
Ong, a partner at law firm Weightmans, succeeds Fleur Rochester, partner at Kennedys, following London Market FOIL’s 2025 rebrand, reflecting the distinct legal, regulatory and operational challenges of the London Market.

A specification designed to accelerate the global transition to clean energy and support emissions reduction efforts worldwide has been published by BSI.

Global cooperation has remained broadly stable in recent years despite intensifying geopolitical headwinds, but continues to fall short of what is needed to address major economic, security and environmental challenges, according to research from the World Economic Forum.

The International Underwriting Association has unveiled its 2026 Business Plan, highlighting new initiatives for underwriting, claims and emerging risks. The trade body will launch two councils this year to provide members with senior-level forums on industry developments. One will bring together chief underwriting officers, while the second will adopt a multi-discipline approach to emerging risk challenges.