CRO Forum – Emerging Risks Initiative Major Trends and Emerging Risk Radar, 2025

Summary

The main theme of the report is the analysis and update of the Emerging Risk Radar for 2025.

It provides a consolidated overview of emerging risks and related major trends that could impact the insurance industry over the next five years and beyond. Key findings include the revision and update of major trends, including the integration of sustainability into the 'Environment and Climate' category. Some risks, such as 'Climate Engineering and Storage Techniques' and 'Metabolic Syndrome', have been removed and integrated into other categories. New risks, such as 'Deterioration of Public Health Systems', have been introduced. The impact assessment and time horizon for various risks have been adjusted, with increased impact for 'Economic Trade Conflicts and Sanctions' and 'Space Risks'.

Region: Global

Published: December 2025

Author(s): CRO Forum

Language: English

Tech drivers: AI Cybersecurity and privacy Quantum Computing Robotics Social Media

Social drivers: Aging population Pandemics Sustainability and ethics

Geopolitical drivers: Economic conditions Political instability and conflicts Regulatory changes Supply chains disruption Workforce availability

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