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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.
\n Physical workplace hazards<\/a> (43%) top the list, followed by employee mental health linked to work (28%) and personal factors (12%).<\/p>\n

\n 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.\n <\/p>\n

Cybersecurity and data privacy<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

\n Social risks have surged in importance, with concerns over human rights<\/a> breaches within business operations rising from 23% in 2021 to 62% in 2025, while supplier business practice concerns grew from 27% to 59%.\n <\/p>\n

\n 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.\n <\/p>\n

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<\/a> to mitigate financial and reputational exposure in an increasingly complex business landscape.<\/p>\n

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