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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

28/11/2025

Welcome to the latest edition of News & Views

Staying informed is essential in a world where business risks are evolving faster than ever. At Marsh India, we remain committed to bringing you timely insights that support smarter decision-making, resilience, and growth.

We are pleased to share the November edition of News & Views. featuring a curated selection of reports and analyses relevant to leaders across industries.

In this edition, we highlight the Global Insurance Market Index 2025, offering a clear view of global and IMEA - region insurance rate movements. You will also find the latest Q3 2025 Global Construction Market Update that provides an overview of the insurance market dynamics across key coverages relevant to construction companies around the world.

Our focus on India continues with the GCC Growth Story, exploring the country’s rising prominence as a hub for global capability centers. We also bring you key learnings from the India D&O Liability Insurance Claims Trends Report, offering insights into evolving governance-related risks.

This issue further features updates from Health on Demand 2025, emerging Health Trends for 2026, and a detailed look into cyber resilience through Cybersecurity Signals, examining how controls influence real-world incident outcomes. Additionally, the Global Transactional Risk Insurance Claims Report 2025 sheds light on shifting dynamics in M&A-related risks.

We are committed to bringing you more insights in our forthcoming editions and remain dedicated to serving you with excellence.

People risk 2024

Report

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 2026

Report

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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Report

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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Report

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.
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Global Insurance Market Index 2025 | Global Insurance Market Index

Global insurance rates declined 4% in the third quarter, the fifth consecutive quarter of declines in Marsh’s Global Insurance Market Index. Rate decreases were experienced in all regions and most product lines.
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Q3 2025 Global construction market update

Our latest Construction Market Update provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the insurance market across key coverages relevant to construction companies around the world, highlighting the potential impacts of increased insurer appetite and capacity through 2025.
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The GCC Growth Story India

India has witnessed a remarkable surge in the establishment and growth of Global Capability Centers, transforming the country into a pivotal hub for multinational corporations seeking to leverage specialized skills and cost efficiencies. The holistic impact of GCCs extends across multiple dimensions, including economic growth, human capital development, innovation, and contributions to social and environmental sustainability.
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IMEA Insurance Rates | Market Index

India, Middle East, and Africa rates decline. Insurance rates in the third quarter decreased 5% in the IMEA region, where rates for large and complex organizations are often impacted by the reinsurance market.
Health on Demand 2025

Health on Demand 2025

Through our new Health on Demand global research of more than 18,000 employees across the world, we learned that employees are worried about their health and security. Nearly 50% of employees are concerned about financial stressors or job security, as they grapple with the changing world at work, technology disruptions, and the rapid adoption of AI.
Cybersecurity signals: Connecting controls and incident outcome

Cybersecurity signals: Connecting controls and incident outcomes

Building on the foundation established by our groundbreaking 2023 publication, Using Data to Prioritise Cybersecurity Investments – which provided a data-driven, evidence-based analysis of cybersecurity control effectiveness – our Cyber Risk Intelligence Centre has analysed thousands of organisations’ cyber control implementations.
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Global transactional risk insurance claims report 2025

As M&A activity continues to grow in complexity, companies face increased exposure to transactional risk. Understanding the claims environment is key to managing risk and protecting your investments. Our latest report provides a focused analysis of emerging claims trends and offers actionable recommendations to help you manage your transactional risk more effectively in 2025 and beyond.
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India Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance Claims Trends Report

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, the roles and responsibilities of directors and officers are under increasing scrutiny. We have seen considerable magnitude of D&O claims reported by our BFSI, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and IT companies in the last few years. Our latest report aims to highlight key trends observed over the past four years.
Health trends 2026

Health Trends 2026

Download your copy of Health Trends 2026 - Balancing cost control with benefits optimisation to learn more about the three top trends driving costs and risks in employee health benefits and how employers can effectively balance meeting employee needs while managing workforce risk.

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