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2026 Litigation Trends and Casualty Risks Report

Understand today's evolving risk landscape

Nuclear and thermonuclear verdicts are no longer outliers—they're reshaping corporate balance sheets. Our 2026 Litigation Trends and Casualty Risks Report analyzes the emerging exposures threatening your organization, from AI product liability to autonomous vehicles, environmental contamination, and social media platform risks.

What you'll discover:

  • 61% annual growth in thermonuclear verdicts (exceeding $100M)
  • $529B in annual US tort system costs and liability exposure
  • Emerging risks in AI, autonomous vehicles, and climate change litigation
  • PFAS, biometric privacy, and third-party litigation funding trends
  • Industry-specific vulnerability assessments and coverage gaps

Critical for risk managers, CFOs, insurance buyers and compliance officers

Casualty risks are accelerating across industries. Whether you're in manufacturing, technology, healthcare, or retail, this comprehensive report equips you with actionable insights to strengthen your risk transfer strategy and protect your organization.

Get ahead of tomorrow's litigation trends. Access expert analysis, verdict data, and strategic recommendations to optimize your casualty insurance program and address emerging exposures before they become claims.

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