City of London to host inaugural Global Risk Summit in 2026

On Monday the City of London Corporation confirmed that the inaugural Global Risk Summit will take place in the Square Mile on 12 May 2026, bringing senior figures from business and government together in the City of London to examine how its insurance market can respond to mounting global threats.

The event will focus on how the London Market can help organisations manage risks linked to artificial intelligence, cyber-attacks, geopolitical instability and climate change.

The announcement comes amid heightened volatility across the global economy. Artificial intelligence is reshaping business models, geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt trade and supply chains, and cyber incidents have intensified in scale and cost. The Met Office has warned that record-breaking and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, increasing uncertainty for businesses operating internationally.

Against that backdrop, the City of London’s specialty insurance market, which generates annual premium income of $187 billion, remains one of the world’s principal centres for underwriting complex and internationally traded risk. City officials argue that the concentration of expertise within the Square Mile places it in a strong position to support global resilience.

The Summit will form the centrepiece of the first London Risk Week, scheduled to run from 11 to 15 May 2026. The initiative is being driven by the London Market Group, the trade body representing the City’s specialty reinsurance and insurance sector. Organisers say the programme is intended to strengthen collaboration between policymakers, insurers and corporate leaders, while reinforcing the City of London’s position as a leading global hub for risk management.

More than 30 speakers and sponsors have already confirmed their participation. Among them are Flood Re, CMA CGM Group, Quantexa and IFM Investors. Representatives from Barclays, Citi, Swiss Re and the City of London Police are also expected to take part. Further announcements are anticipated in the coming months.

The Lady Mayor of the City of London Corporation, Dame Susan Langley, said the capital’s expertise in globally traded risk was unmatched.

“London leads the world when it comes to globally traded risks; there is no greater concentration of insurance expertise in any city. The Global Risk Summit is designed to convene leaders from businesses and industry to share that insight.

“Our ambition is that this becomes a regular fixture on the global risk calendar, because there is simply no better place to hold it.”

The venue for the Summit will be announced in due course.

For more reporting on the City of London and global financial policy, follow EyeOnLondon.

Follow us on:

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest videos and updates!

We value your thoughts! Share your feedback and help us make EyeOnLondon even better!