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.

Beazley has announced plans to launch a new marine war consortium, to provide up to US$1bn of Lloyd’s capacity – US$500m each for hull and cargo war – complementary to the existing capacity available in the market. The consortium will be offered to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Financial services firms are being urged to assess whether their incident response capabilities can meet new cyber reporting requirements confirmed by the Financial Conduct Authority alongside the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Bank of England.

The 2026 Business Continuity Awards finalists have been revealed. The winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on 18 June 2026 at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square.

Geopolitical instability is creating an environment of ambiguous and strategically choreographed tactics that sit between peace and war and which pose a major threat to business operations, according to a report from the Willis Research Network.

FERMA has submitted its response to the European Commission’s consultation on the upcoming European Climate Resilience Framework, expected in Q4 2026. The Federation welcomed the Commission’s ambition to create a coordinated and forward-looking approach to climate resilience across the EU, urging the adoption of a more collaborative model spanning governments, insurers, capital markets and businesses.

The scenarios and circumstances surrounding civil unrest in the UK are evolving and require insurers and brokers to be aware of the changing risks, according to a report by Synthetik Insurance Technologies, a Lloyd’s Lab graduate.

Covéa Insurance has named Philippe Domart as its new chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approval. He will take over from Georges De Macedo on 1 April 2026.

HF, legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors, has acquired a significant part of the assets of Crawford and Company Legal Services Limited, with around 90 staff moving across as part of a TUPE consultation process.

Remote and hybrid working is leading to a rethink in crisis leadership, as traditional models struggle to address the risks of managing incidents across distributed teams. With 63% of staff in the UK now working remotely or in hybrid roles, crisis teams are increasingly required to manage incidents from home settings, often with limited visibility of staff well-being and fragmented communication.

Belfor UK has added a dedicated roofing service to its restoration offering, allowing the firm to manage roofing claims for commercial and domestic properties nationwide.

Small and medium-sized businesses remain significantly underprotected against the financial and operational impacts of terrorism, according to a new report from Pool Re. It says terrorism cover is still absent from most commercial property policies despite the persistence of an evolving threat landscape.

The 2026 Business Continuity Awards are open for entries. Celebrating achievement in business continuity, security and resilience, the Business Continuity Awards are the most anticipated and celebrated event in the business continuity calendar, providing unrivalled networking, alongside a night of entertainment and celebration.

Businesses are stepping up their risk management strategies with tighter control of supply chains, enhanced contractual protection, centralised regulatory oversight and more frequent cyber simulations, according to insights from Clyde & Co

A major Amazon Web Services outage on Monday disrupted a wide range of online services, including Amazon, Lloyd’s Bank, Etsy, Verizon and Vodafone, illustrating the systemic risk posed by concentrated cloud provider dependencies, and the vulnerability of digital ecosystems to a single region or critical service failure.