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Set against the backdrop of rapidly accelerating technological change and economic uncertainty, this year's Global Risks Report is a comprehensive analysis of the most significant risks facing the world today. With its forward-thinking approach and survey of nearly 1,500 risk experts, it provides insights into potential challenges and opportunities for risk leaders in various industries.

The wealthy face compounding risks and a growing gap in protecting what they value most. Their insurance planning and coverage requires more customization—especially for assets that carry an emotional value. This research study examines the growing gap between what successful individuals and families value and how they choose to protect it against a myriad of risks.

In this comprehensive report and outlook, expert and actionable insights are gathered to show 2024’s most impactful trends and challenges across insurance lines and major industries. A brief retrospective is also provided for each insurance line, including property, general/products liability, auto, umbrella/excess, workers’ compensation, cyber, directors and officers (D&O). As you navigate the multifaceted insurance landscape, each segment will bring its own set of challenges and opportunities, shaping the strategies and decisions of both insurers and insureds.

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), designed to combat the use of shell companies for illicit purposes and increase ownership transparency in corporate structures, took effect on January 1, 2024. This update addresses how these CTA regulations will apply to corporate structures used in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. In addition, in the M&A context, these regulations will mandate new processes for forming acquisition vehicles, additional filing requirements and considerations in due diligence, and changes to employment and operating agreements.

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a federal law effective in January, will require new reporting tasks for many family offices and other entities, including limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships (LPs) and S and C corporations. In this update, a useful checklist and answers to the frequently asked questions about the CTA are provided to help you prepare for the new reporting requirements.

With the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA) becoming effective on January 1, 2024, a final ruling was issued on the Access Rule that establishes the circumstances under which beneficial ownership information (the BOI) may be disclosed to authorized recipients.

The tech industry has been undergoing a difficult period. Economic instability, high inflation, and rising interest rates have prompted tech companies to reevaluate their business strategies, adjust their growth plans, and revisit their staffing models. At the same time, there have been remarkable advancements with generative artificial intelligence (AI) taking center stage and ushering a new era of technology. This acerating pace of tech innovation continues to introduce new business opportunities across industries.

By definition, captive insurance is a risk-financing mechanism in which an organization insures itself against future losses. In a tough insurance market where premiums are high and presents other challenges, captives offer an opportunity to manage risk more efficiently. However, trying to grasp the ins and outs of captives can quickly become overwhelming.