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In this edition, we bring you insights on key trends shaping the business landscape, from evolving professional indemnity risks and liability claims to the impact of AI on supply chain resilience.
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by Sanjay Kedia , 

CEO, Marsh McLennan India and President & CEO, Marsh India Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd

17/03/2025

Welcome to the latest edition of News & Views

As we move through 2025, keeping pace with dynamic risk factors — from shifting M&A trends and climate-related mandates to insurance market developments — is more important than ever.

In this edition, we explore the evolving dynamics of transactional risk insurance, the implications of climate disclosure mandates, and key developments in property and casualty claims for multinationals in India. We also examine trends in insurance proposal forms and claim repudiation, offer insights from our Q1 2025 Global Insurance Market Index, and introduce Blue[i], Marsh’s next-generation analytics platform. Our goal is to help you navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

As always, we remain committed to supporting your journey toward growth and resilience.

People risk 2024

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People Risk Report 2024

An investment in your people is an investment in your organisation. Explore our new People Risk 2024 report to discover actionable strategies that HR and risk professionals can take to focus their time, budget and effort on addressing the 5 pillars of people risk.
Health trends 2025

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MMB Health Trends 2024

Medical trend rates are beginning to exceed pre-pandemic levels. To help guide employers managing health and benefits plans, we surveyed 223 insurers across 58 countries. We identified four key themes driving costs and risks in medical insurance and share how employers can effectively balance meeting employee needs while managing workforce risk.
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Article

FOB: Today’s Trends and Tomorrow’s Possibilities

Reflecting on a successful series of MMB India's multi-city events. With 1000+ participants and over 30 Panellists from leading organisations, we explored the Future of Benefits: Today's trends and tomorrow's possibilities Report. Key themes included Inclusion and Diversity, Outpatient benefits, Data and Analytics, Flexible benefits, and robust Technology. The 'Future of Benefits' interactive dashboard received overwhelming response. Grateful to our participants, Panellists, and colleagues for another informative session.
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Blog

Six reasons why you should use an Insurance Broker

Protecting your business for growth means knowing your risks and having programs in place to manage them. Insurance and risk management planning is a critical component of building sustainable growth. With the right broker as your partner, you can be confident that the insurance you have will protect your business in the event of a claim.
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Global Insurance Market Index 2024

Discover the latest pricing trends and insights in the insurance industry with the Global Insurance Market Index Q2 2024 results. For a detailed breakdown of the results by region and product level, including property, casualty, financial lines, and cyber insurance.
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Crime Insurance - Pricing and Claims Report

In today's evolving business landscape, factors like technology, financial pressure, data breaches, and generative AI are driving a surge in fraudulent acts. According to the 2024 Global Financial Crime Report by NASDAQ and Verafin, entities worldwide suffered USD 485.6 billion in losses due to fraud in 2023. This exposed serious deficiencies in fraud prevention measures. Marsh India data shows that 56% of fraudulent acts reported in 2022-23 were in India, followed by 19% in the US, 4% in the UK, and 21% in other countries. Read our latest report to know more about crime claims, pricing trends of crime insurance, and solutions offered by Marsh.
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Liability Claims Bulletin (6th Edition)

Introducing the 6th edition of the Liability Claims Bulletin! Marsh clients saw a variety of claims under their Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, and their Commercial General Liability insurance policies in the fourth quarter of 2023. This bulletin highlights seven insightful scenarios, featuring challenges, solutions, and key learnings.
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Activities

Corporate Social responsibility

At Marsh McLennan, we understand the importance of community support in an ever-changing world of risks and uncertainties. With a strong legacy of service, we are committed to making a difference in the communities where we operate and where our colleagues live. By harnessing our collective expertise, we strive to tackle society's greatest challenges and build a more resilient world. Our mission is to drive both business success and social impact, working together to create a brighter future for all. Join us in our journey to make a positive difference in the world. Know more about our initiatives.
Transactional risk insurance 2024

Transactional risk insurance 2024: Year in review

As macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges continue to shape the mergers and acquisitions landscape, Target audience.
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Global Insurance Market Index - Q1 2025

The Global Insurance Market Index is our proprietary measure of global commercial insurance rate change at renewal — providing insights on the world's major insurance markets.
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A Podcasts series on Incoming Multinationals in India: Property & Casualty Claims – Evolution, Trends, Opportunities & Outlook

Join experts as they discuss loss adjustment and claim recovery for multinationals in India's growing economy.
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Climate Disclosures Playbook

With climate disclosures like TCFD being mandated across the globe, do you know the risk and insurance implications on your business?
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Risk in Context Podcast: Transactional risk insurance adapting to an evolving M&A market

In this episode of Risk in Context, Craig Schioppo, Marsh's Global Head of Transactional Risk, speaks with several of Marsh’s transactional risk regional leaders: Alistair Lowry, in the UK; David Lillo, in Europe; Haoren Fu, in Asia; and Eliza Grant, in the Pacific. They discuss the changes taking place in the continuously evolving transactional risk markets, highlight some of the transactional trends in different regions, and consider how these trends could shape the future of the transactional risk insurance market.
Blue[i] Analytics

Blue[i]® Analytics Solutions

Blue[i] is Marsh’s next-generation analytics suite of digital solutions that delivers our industry-leading data and actionable insights through an intuitive, interactive, and engaging platform, allowing you to make critical business decisions with confidence.
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Decoding Insurance Proposal Forms: What You Need to Know

A proposal form is a formal application document submitted by an assured pursuant to which an insurance policy is issued by an insurer.

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Claim Repudiation: Unravelling the Complexities

Claim repudiation is the denial of an insurance claim by the insurer. When a claim arises, as a first step, the insurer will typically ascertain whether the event is covered under your policy and whether it attracts any exclusions.