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Race to the top: Professional services risk and strategy forum

Thursday 28 January 2027 | 9:00 am registration
InterContinental London Park Lane
One Hamilton Place, Park Lane
London, W1J 7QY

In professional services, standing still is the fastest way to fall behind. Race to the top explores how firms are accelerating efficiency and growth through M&A, workforce transformation, and the strategic use of AI.

Join General Counsel and risk leaders from law firms, accountancy practices, property consultants, architecture and engineering firms, and other professional services organizations as they examine the four risks that will define 2027 — and how to turn each into a lasting advantage.

Program highlights:

  • A renowned AI futurist speaking on emerging technology, what is coming next, and how to prepare for it.
  • Marsh insights from the 2027 Professional Services Global Trends Risk Report.
  • Four focused plenary sessions with expert panels of General Counsel and risk managers.
  • Breakout sessions with sponsors on the hottest topics for 2027.
  • Networking drinks and dinner from 5:15 pm to 10:00 pm.

The four topics shaping 2027:

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What makes a good merger — and what breaks it.

Strategy, private equity investment, integration, people, and culture.

It is not whether you are targeted, it is how you respond.

Resilience and incident management under pressure.

Adoption is the easy part. Governance is the race.

Operational, ethical, liability, and regulatory challenges and opportunities.

If AI does the junior work, who trains the next generation?

Talent, succession, supervision, and improving workforce literacy to reduce risk and boost productivity.

Why attend:

  • Hear from leading thinkers on the risks and opportunities shaping professional services.
  • Gain practical insight from Marsh experts and client panels.
  • Explore how to turn risk into a source of strength.
  • Build relationships with peers and sponsors across the sector.
  • Leave with ideas you can apply to your business now.

What you will learn:

  • How firms are using AI to improve efficiency without losing control.
  • How M&A and private equity are changing the risk landscape.
  • How to strengthen resilience in the face of cyber pressure.
  • How workforce change is reshaping supervision, training, and accountability.
  • How to align risk strategy with growth ambitions.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Allianz, Arch, Axis, Everest, Sompo, Swiss Re, Westfield.

Race to the top

Thursday 28 January 2027 | 9:00 am registration

InterContinental London Park Lane

One Hamilton Place, Park Lane
London, W1J 7QY

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