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A recent survey on Directors and Officers Liability Insurance by Willis, a WTW business, in collaboration with Clyde & Co, highlights the evolving risk concerns for global business leaders. The survey, which polled 765 senior decision-makers across various industries, found that 80% of respondents view health and safety risks as highly significant.
Physical workplace hazards (43%) top the list, followed by employee mental health linked to work (28%) and personal factors (12%).
For the first time since 2018, civil litigation and third-party claims rank among the top seven risks, with 63% of directors acknowledging them as major concerns. Smaller firms (mid-sized companies with $1B-$5B revenue) cite litigation concerns more frequently, while the largest organisations (with >$5B revenue) prioritise diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and anti-corruption over financial distress risks.
Cybersecurity and data privacy remain top concerns, with 77% of respondents rating them as highly important. However, artificial intelligence lags behind, with only 51% considering it a major risk. AI is also the least understood by boards, signaling a potential future shift as regulations evolve.
Social risks have surged in importance, with concerns over human rights breaches within business operations rising from 23% in 2021 to 62% in 2025, while supplier business practice concerns grew from 27% to 59%.
Climate change is no longer a top seven risk in regions like Asia, North America, and the Middle East, though DEI concerns have gained prominence in Great Britain, North America, and Africa.
Despite rising regulatory scrutiny and shareholder activism, cost remains the dominant factor in D&O insurance decisions. Experts stress the importance of proactive risk management to mitigate financial and reputational exposure in an increasingly complex business landscape.
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