Risk Barometer

Risk Barometer provides an analysis of emerging and current risks in the insurance and finance sectors. It evaluates various factors that could impact risk levels, including economic trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. The Risk Barometer aggregates data from diverse sources to present a clear picture of potential threats and opportunities.

This category focuses on identifying and assessing risks that may influence insurance markets and financial stability. It helps professionals understand shifting risk landscapes and make informed decisions. The Risk Barometer includes insights into industry-specific risks, such as changes in regulations or market fluctuations, as well as broader economic and geopolitical factors.

Key features of the Risk Barometer include detailed risk assessments, trend analyses, and expert opinions. This section aims to support insurers and financial experts in navigating uncertainties and enhancing their risk management strategies. By providing timely and relevant information, the Risk Barometer assists stakeholders in adapting to evolving risk environments and mitigating potential impacts on their operations and investments.

Wildfire-Related D&O Insurance Risk: Lessons and Litigation Trends

Wildfire-related directors and officers (D&O) lawsuits represent a growing category of event-driven shareholder litigation. These insurance claims arise from major environmental

Global Insurance Survey: Tariffs & Trade Disputes Top Insurers’ Concerns

Global Insurance Survey: Tariffs & Trade Disputes Insurers’ Concerns

32% of surveyed insurance executives identified these issues as a significant macroeconomic risk, ranking 5th after inflation, recession, market volatility, and geopolitical tensions

Top Risk in Insurance: Cyber, Climate Change & Business Interruptions Dominate 2024

Cyber incidents, changes in climate, and business interruption are the chief risk concerns among key marketplace segments in the insurance industry

Insurance Risk Dashboard. 10 Key Risks Impacting the European Insurance Sector

Insurance Risk Dashboard. 10 Key Risks of the European Insurance Sector

EIOPA’s Insurance Risk Dashboard: European insurance sector’s risks remain stable at medium levels, with some vulnerabilities linked to market volatility and fluctuating real estate prices

Corporate & Business Risks Radar: Impact for Insurance Sector

Corporate risk radar delves into the risk landscape and has identified economic risk, people challenges, and increased regulatory and compliance burden

Space & Satellite Insurance: Risk Covering from Pre-Launch to Operation in Orbit

Space and satellite insurance has evolved from simple launch coverage to a complex discipline combining contract analysis and advice, risk evaluation

Cyber Risk hits the top spot in Allianz Risk Barometer

Cyber risk hits the top spot in Allianz Risk Barometer, with a series of high-profile ransomware attacks, combined with digitalization

What is cyber risk? Why companies should insure it and protect it?

Cyber risk commonly refers to any risk of financial loss, disruption or damage to the reputation of an organization resulting from the failure of IT systems

Global Cyber Insurance Industry: Emerging Trend & Growth Opportunities in 2025

Global cyber insurance and reinsurance industry supported by solid underwriting profitability in 2023 and 2024, with expectations for this trend to continue into 2025

Generative AI, Insurance Risks & Cyber Catastrophe Events

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. AI’s potential to amplify systemic risks, such as through polymorphic malware or AI-targeted data breaches

Shifting Dynamics of the Cyber Insurance Market: Opportunities and Challenges

The era of rapid, double-digit growth in the cyber insurance market may be cooling, but the cyber expansion story isn't over. A new market reality has emerged

Cyber Insurance: A Critical Component for Healthcare Security

There are approximately 133 million healthcare data breaches each year. Healthcare systems remain complex to secure, and cybercriminals take full advantage of this