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Welcome to the Professional Services update 
Q1 2026

Staying in front of insurance related issues and trends affecting professional services can be challenging. In this enewsletter we have featured some key insights and articles written by our experts, highlighting topics from across the spectrum of Risk, Health and Wealth for Professional Services firms, designed to keep our clients and future clients ahead of the risk curve.

This Issue's featured News and Insights to bring to your attention.
The Insurability of Cyber Fines - A joint report from Aon and A&O Shearman
As cyber incidents increase across every industry sector and countries, so do the new regulations aimed at promoting greater cyber resilience; introducing more fines and penalties for companies, executives and board members who fail to ensure compliance. 

This report provides a comprehensive view of the expanding sources of cyber fines and penalties across EMEA jurisdictions. It explores how enforcement is becoming more assertive and how the insurability of cyber fines and penalties remains uncertain.
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Aon Global Risk Management Survey 2025 Professional Service Firm Results: EMEA versus North America
The tenth edition of Aon’s Global Risk Management Survey 2025 provides organisations with key risk-related insights to help them make informed decisions and compete in an increasingly complex and risky business environment. In our last edition of the enewsletter in Q4 2025, we shared the Professional Services sector results relative to the global non-industry specific results. This Insight compares the top ten current risks and top five future risks of professional service firms in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and North America. 

Comparing the 2025 GRMS professional service firms results of EMEA and North America confirms a common focus on cyber risk, talent challenges, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence.
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Aon Events
Aon Insights Series London 2026
14 April 2026
Royal Lancaster Hotel, London
Please reserve your place by registering here.

Aon Insights Series London 2026 will map out the core risk and people issues impacting organisations and the critical decisions that leaders and their teams grapple with day-to-day. Join leaders from Aon and some of the world’s most respected organisations to discuss today’s — and tomorrow’s — core issues. Over the course of the day, we’ll examine the latest developments that are affecting Risk and People decisions across four key areas — Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce — as well as taking a deep dive into the importance of analytics and artificial intelligence in today’s decision-making. The event will also feature the always-popular C-Suite Panel as well as keynotes and breakout sessions for Risk, People and Finance professionals.
Aon Health - Legal Sector Breakfast Session
22 April 2026
The Aon Centre, London, EC3V 4AN
08:30 – 10:30 (plus networking 10:30-11:00)
Please reserve your place by registering here.

Our popular breakfast sessions are back. Curated to bring together HR, Reward and Risk decision makers looking across the employee benefit landscape. 

The next Legal sector session will allow for an open discussion and interactive workshop on the unique challenges faced by Legal sector; highlighting the current market trends and how we are effectively addressing associated risks and achieving positive outcomes for our clients.

The session will:
  • Share the key headlines from recent Aon Legal research and studies
  • Include the latest pricing and risk factors impacting your Private Medical, Group Life and Income Protection
  • Demonstrate the impact of data led claims interventions in support of cost savings/ avoidance
  • Engage in discussions with industry experts and network with your peers
Podcasts
Go to On Aon Podcast for candid conversations on Aon colleagues tackle some of today's most pressing issues.
Contact Us
To discuss any of these issues or another topic please contact us; 

Jennifer Millar
EMEA Professional Services Industry Vertical Leader 

Dan Lewis
Industry Sector Leader, Professional Services

Jo Kendrick
Associate Partner, Wealth
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