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Management liability claims report: 2025 year in review

Download the report for an overview of the management liability claims trends we’ve observed over the past year.

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By Janice Dawkins , 

Head of UK Management Liability Claims, Marsh Specialty

18/05/2026 · 2 minute read

Marsh Risk UK’s 2025 Management Liability Claims review provides an overview of the management liability (ML) claims trends we’ve observed over the past year, with analysis by insurance type, industry, and geography. Learn about employment practices liability (EPL) claims trends from 2014-2025 and read  about the risk factors we expect to shape the management liability claims landscape in 2026 and beyond.

Read the report for:

  • Analysis of year-on-year claims trends for directors and officers, employment practices liability, crime, and pension trustee liability insurance. 
  • Frequency of claims by industry sector.
  • Causes of loss behind each type of claim.
  • Notifications by region and line of business

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Key report findings

  • In 2025, the total number of ML notifications rose by just over 8% compared to 2024.
  • EPL notifications increased 48% since 2024, fuelled by a sharp increase in discrimination and harassment allegations.
  • Notifications involving discrimination under both directors and officers (D&O) and EPL policies continue to be a concern.