Business UpdateJun 1, 2026, 05:00 AM
Willis Survey: Geopolitical, AI Risks Top D&O Concerns
AI Summary
A new survey by Willis, a WTW business, and Reed Smith LLP reveals that 59% of directors and officers now consider geopolitical risks very or extremely important, marking a significant jump from 15th to top 7 global risks. Artificial intelligence also saw a 5% increase in importance to 56% globally, with 71% of North American respondents citing it as a major concern. Key AI-related concerns include errors, fraud, and strategic failure to adopt AI. The survey also found that health and safety remains a top risk, while climate change and diversity, equity, and inclusion have fallen from the top 7 risk agenda.
Key Highlights
- 59% of directors and officers consider geopolitical risks very or extremely important.
- Geopolitical risks jumped from 15th to top 7 global risks for directors and officers.
- Artificial intelligence risk importance increased 5% to 56% of respondents globally.
- 71% of North American respondents cite AI as a very or extremely important risk.
- 50% of respondents are concerned about AI-generated errors and misinformation.
- Health and safety remains a top risk for 82-89% in industrial, transport, and energy sectors.
- 62% of organizations indemnify their directors and officers to the fullest extent allowed by law.
- Climate change and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion dropped from top 7 risk rankings.
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