The main priorities of the global insurance industry in 2026
The activities of the global insurance industry next year will be primarily focused on Artificial Intelligence, cyber insurance and natural disasters.
According to a report by the analytical company GlobalData, the total value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals concluded in the field of insurance using Artificial Intelligence increased in 2025 by 328% in terms of value and by 125% in terms of quantity.
The Internet resource UkrStrahuvannya also knows that in 2026 global insurance will actively develop in the sector of cyber risks, and according to GlobalData forecasts, this trend will continue until 2030. The cyber insurance sector will increase from $22.2 billion in 2025 to $35.4 billion by 2030 in terms of premium income.
The third important area of activity of global insurance in 2026 will be climate risk insurance. “Natural disaster and fire insurance is one of the major insurance products globally, with premiums and payouts increasing dramatically each year and this trend is projected to continue,” the report said.